Cuautla

This famous mountainous natural area covers an area of ​​25.679 hectares and covers parts of the State of Mexico, Puebla and Morelos; the Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl are the second and third highest peaks in the country, icons of the Mexican landscape. The forest vegetation consists of pines, firs, Zacatones and various flowers. The fauna of this area integrate rabbits, skunks, squirrels, gophers, gray fox, bobcat, coyotes and whitetail deer. The Mountaineers, with the necessary skills, can climb the peaks, while visitors can not walk specialized mid-mountain or hiking, mountain biking, camping, or enjoy a picnic. The best months to visit is from November to March.

On June 18, 1881, the station was inaugurated with its first public trip between Mexico City and Morelos. The steam engine 279 that it exhibits continues to work even if it is only started every second Saturday of the month. The place was also the seat of important Zapatista activity. When you visit, ask permission to board a car and experience what it was like to travel by train at the beginning of the 20th century. Do not forget to visit the Museo Vivencia Ferrocarril 279 museum, where an interesting photographic collection of objects from the station, the machine maintenance workshop, as well as the rescue and reproduction of objects typical of the station are displayed.