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It's a
little bit of a stretch to call this a hike. The trail is almost
entirely on stones that have been laid step-like up a very steep hill.
But the vegetation is natural and the stones were laid hundreds of
years ago by the Tlahuica people who settled here. About 50 meters from
the top there's a steel ladder which probably was installed later. The
pyramid is a small temple platform with remnants of Mexica (Aztec)
decorations.
The trail up to the pyramid begins at the north end of Cinco de Mayo
Street
which is the main street through town. At the main square
if
you're driving
you have to go right and go around the block because of
one-way streets. On the way you'll pass the museum
which is worth a
stop.
At the north end of town
Cinco de Mayo Street ends directly at the
trail. There is a paid-parking lot there. Also
there is a fee to see
the ruins
which is paid at the top of the trail. A sign at the bottom
indicates how much the fee is. You can hike up for free.
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