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Things to see in Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico): 22 places and when to go
Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl is a major city in Mexico with around 1,109,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), History (7), Wildlife (6). The best known are Teotihuacan, Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon. The best time to come is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Mexico · 19.41, -99.03
- Population
- About 1,109,000
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · History (7) · Wildlife (6) · Museums and art (5) · Mountains (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- November to April.
- Also possible
- May to August and October.
- Nearest airport
- MEX Mexico City, 5.1 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Tetlalmanche Volcano, at 2,745 m.
What to see in Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl
The places in and around Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- TeotihuacanAncient Mesoamerican city37 km
- Pyramid of the SunMesoamerica structure in Teotihuacan, first built in 100 CE37 km
- Pyramid of the MoonSecond largest pyramid in Teotihuacan (Mexico), built by a Mesoamerican culture38 km
- Cerro de la Estrella National ParkNational park in Mexico9.8 km
- Temple of the Feathered Serpent, TeotihuacanPre-Columbian Mesoamerican step pyramid at Teotihuacan36 km
- Cerro de la EstrellaMountain in Iztapalapa, Mexico9.7 km
- Teuhtli volcanoMountain in Mexico21 km
- QuetzalpapálotlRuins located in Teotihuacán, present-day Mexico37 km
- TecoaqueAztec town47 km
- Facultad de Estudios Superiores AragónMonument7.4 km
- Museo YancuicMuseum in Mexico City8.1 km
- Tetlalmanche VolcanoMexican stratovolcano10.0 km
- YuhualixquiExtinct volcano in Mexico City11 km
- Área de Protección de Recursos Naturales Lago de TexcocoNational park12 km
- Museo Arqueológico de XochimilcoMuseum in Mexico City19 km
- Museo de Sitio TeotihuacanMuseum37 km
- Museo de TepetlaoxtocMuseum28 km
- Museo "Gonzalo Carrasco" de OtumbaMuseum43 km
- Parque El ZapoteNature reserve in Mexico City12 km
- Parque Nacional SacromonteProtected area41 km
- Parque YecahuizotlNature reserve in Mexico City10 km
- Recinto Ferial de ChimalhuacánWith kids11 km
When to go to Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl
The best time to visit Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:57
- FebBest time11:22
- MarBest time11:52
- AprBest time12:27
- MayPossible12:55
- JunPossible13:10
- JulPossible13:04
- AugPossible12:40
- SepBetter not12:06
- OctPossible11:33
- NovBest time11:04
- DecBest time10:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50. In January, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.
When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl
The nearest main airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, Mexico City), 5.1 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Mexico City125 places11 km
- Cuernavaca15 places59 km
- Toluca14 places68 km
- Tlaxcala14 places85 km
- Pachuca7 places90 km
- Puebla42 places96 km
And all of Mexico, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl?
The best known: Teotihuacan, Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Teotihuacan. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl?
November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50.
How do you get to Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl?
The nearest main airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 5.1 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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