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Pico del Águila: A High Summit Above Mexico City

Pico del Águila 🏔️ Overview Pico del Águila is a prominent high point of the Ajusco volcanic massif on the southern edge of Mexico City. Rising to approximately 3,890 meters (12,762 feet) above sea level, it stands within Cumbres del Ajusco National Park in the borough of Tlalpan. Because of its sharp-looking profile when viewed …

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Ajusco

Ajusco 🏔️ Overview Ajusco is a prominent volcanic mountain rising above the southern edge of Mexico City. Its highest summit, La Cruz del Marqués, reaches approximately 3,937 meters (12,917 feet), making it the highest point within Mexico City and one of the most recognizable mountains surrounding the Valley of Mexico. The mountain belongs to the …

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