Refugio Ajusco

 – Region: Ciudad de México — Volcán Ajusco (3,930m, highest point of Mexico City federal territory)

 – Elevation: 3700

 – GPS Coordinates: 19.193° N, 99.249° W

 – Access Difficulty: T1 — Road accessible from Periférico Sur / Tlalpan area (Mexico City, 30min) 

 – Opening Season: Year-round (weekends busy; best dry season Oct–Apr)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 20  – Showers: No — basic

 – Drinking Water: Yes — piped (nearby) – Meals & food: Basic snacks (weekends)

Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: Cash — MXN 100–200/night | through Ajusco operators and Mexico City agencies

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Ajusco (3,930m) — the ‘mountain of Mexico City.’ Excellent first acclimatization hike with a 4WD from Mexico City (2,240m). Non-technical summit (trail), 2–3hr from base. Views over the Valley of Mexico and on clear days: all 5 major volcanoes. Popular weekend destination for chilangos.

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