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Nestled in the heart of La Magdalena Contreras, Parque Ejidal San Nicolás Totolapan offers a refreshing escape from the bustling streets of Mexico City. This expansive park is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike, boasting breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and lush forests. With its diverse range of activities, from mountain biking to zip-lining, it caters to families, couples, and solo adventurers. The park is open from 7 am on weekends, making it an ideal spot for early risers looking to embrace nature's tranquility.

 The park is not just about the scenery; it also features a variety of activities that make it a must-visit destination. Whether you're hiking the trails to the iconic viewpoint of "La Virgen" or enjoying a leisurely bike ride, every corner of this park invites exploration. The trails, while challenging, reward visitors with stunning vistas and a sense of accomplishment.

After a day filled with adventure, visitors can indulge in local culinary delights at the park's restaurant, Quecas Doña Mary. Known for its hearty meals, the restaurant serves up traditional Mexican dishes that are sure to satisfy any appetite. Don't miss the chance to try their signature quesadillas, bursting with flavor and accompanied by homemade salsa. For those with a sweet tooth, the churros are a must-try, perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served with a rich chocolate dipping sauce.

Located at Km 11.5 on Picacho-Ajusco, this park is easily accessible from the city center, making it a convenient getaway for those looking to escape urban life. Nearby attractions include the stunning Ajusco mountain range, perfect for additional hiking and outdoor activities. The park is also pet-friendly, allowing visitors to bring their furry friends along for the adventure.

What activities are available at Parque Ejidal San Nicolás Totolapan?

 The park offers a variety of activities including hiking, mountain biking, zip-lining, and fishing.

 Yes, the park welcomes pets, making it a great spot for dog owners.

 Early mornings on weekends are ideal for avoiding crowds and enjoying the serene atmosphere.

Parque Ejidal San Nicolás Totolapan is waiting for you to explore its natural beauty and thrilling activities. Whether you're looking to hike, bike, or simply enjoy a picnic surrounded by nature, this park has something for everyone. Plan your visit today and immerse yourself in the wonders of the great outdoors!

Adventure center for biking, hiking, recreational fishing & ATV rentals, plus cabins & camping.

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Beautiful views!! Nobody in sight so it was dead quiet. I recommend hiking up to "La Virgen". The whole trail is about 8 miles or 4 hours. Worth it!

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If you're looking for hiking, I'd skip this park. The non-paved trails are poorly marked and poorly maintained. It's more of an adventure park with mountain biking, zip-lining, climbing walls, fishing, camping, playgrounds, paintballing, etc. That stuff looks great here, but the hiking aspect is very underwhelming.

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Lovely and safe forest, easily reached from the city, to get some fresh air and exercise. A paradise for cyclists and dog owners. Open from 7 am on weekends, last entry at 1.30, latest exit by 4 pm. Best to reach before 9 am to get parking with ease, tends to fill up fast. Costs 35 mxn to park, 40 mxn for walkers including children, 60 mxn for cyclists, 15 mxn per dog. Other activities available too like zipline, zorbing and horse riding. There are also childrens’ play areas, restaurants, a deer enclosure, a trout farm, camping areas and cabins.

If hiking, allow atleast 4 hours for a round trip to the viewpoint at the top, next to the stone painting of the Virgin. Keep in mind, there is NO MOBILE SIGNAL inside the park. Anyhow, the trails are not marked on any map. There is a representative picture on the park’s website as well as next to the ticket office which shows the built structures quite well but is certainly not to scale, the paths take far longer than one expects. Take a photo of this to refer to while walking. Am attaching a picture of it with markup of a  route to follow that is straightforward. There are several paths going in various directions, unmarked in the picture, that could be quite confusing and are mainly for cyclists.

Straight in from the entrance , go past the deer enclosure ,till the restaurant Quecas Doña Mary.  The toilets just before the reataurant were super clean. Turn right here into the playground and turn left on the path that goes alongside a huge open area. Keep on going till the trout farm  ( we did not see any fish in the water). Turn right here to the big path into the forest, marked as the way to various places. Go straight past a camping area that comes on the right. After a while, one comes to an area with several swings. Clearly marked as “ La virgen” to the left. It takes another 2 km of uphill walk to reach the metal tower viewpoint. Do not skip the chance to go up steep steps to reach the top of the tower for unobstructed spectacular views over mountains and thick coniferous forest. This walk back and forth involved 12 km of walk, 500 metres ascent from an altitude of 2800 m to 3300 m at the top. We did not visit the labyrinth or the cascade.

The virgen stone picture was beautiful indeed. The path continues after this too but despite walking a km more, did not seem to reach anyplace in particular nor any better view , so turned back, some cyclists were continuing along.
If cycling, make sure to wear helmet and adequate protective padding. The loose rocks and uneven surface of the paths, do pose quite a risk while speeding downhill.

For walkers, sturdy comfortable  shoes,layered clothing for the cold weather, possibly need to shed a layer during the uphill walk. Carry water in backpack, some snacks perhaps, no vendors on the uphill walk.
Reach early, go enjoy!

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An enormous park with many, ver long, bike and hiking trails. Parking at the entrance is $36 pesos, entrance starts at $40, depending on the activity. Option to rent bikes starts at $50 pesos.
The replace is pet friendly 🐕 (dogs entrance at $15). Camping 🏕️ is at $200 pesos, the camping area looks safe and is closed from the rest of the park.
Quite clean and maintained.

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We love going there to hike, mountain vike or jyst walk in nature. Beautiful  and safe fir families

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