So instead, we hiked up to a viewpoint... about 10 kms (6 miles) round trip.
And it turned out to be a really nice hike. Just enough uphill climbing to get some cardio exercise, and with some great views as a bonus.
Better go to the bathroom before we leave!
Believe it or not, this is part of the property where we are staying.
They are holding a wedding there this afternoon, so it might be a loud night.
Pretty walk towards our hike.
A little plaza with a fountain.
Funny faces on the fountain.
The first of many odd trees we would see on our walk.
That's a big tree!
Root covered rocks.
It's a pretty area with a lot of high end gated properties.
Some of the gates are really fancy... but we can't see the homes.
Now that's an odd tree!
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That's a mess of roots!
The actual trail up to the viewpoint is difficult to find because someone has bought the property where the trailhead is and it's now walled and gated. Fortunately they've left an easement between the two properties to access the trail.
The easement access is between these two walls.
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A cave. Unfortunately it was on private property.
I don't think it went very deep anyhow.
Ruth, climbing up the steep part.
Starting to get a view.
Another view.
Tepoztlan reminds me of Sedona, Arizona. It has that same artsy-fartsy vibe that we experienced along with the beautiful scenery when we were there 11years ago. Except that the rocks aren't so red.
View near the top.
Zoomed in on one of the expensive properties down below.
This actually looks more like a guest house of some kind.
We sat up here and had a snack while enjoying the view.
Climbing back down.
It amazes me how some of the wild plants have flowers at this time of year.
There are no leaves... and everything is very dry.
Looking south towards Acapulco.
250 kms (155 miles) south of here.
It was a really pretty walk.
Another strange tree!
Pretty mural.
Another fancy gated property.
This church was built in 1732.
Considering it was only 10 kms (6 miles) or so, we were beat when we got back to Igor. But, it has been a while since we've done a decent hike. That's okay... we'll be back out there again today. We have an early hike planned because I want to be back for the 11:30am Blue Jays start.
And, when we got back, that's what we did yesterday afternoon... watch the Jays win their second game... another close one... 8-7 in 11 innings!
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I love the weird trees especially their roots and you two had a great hike yesterday.
ReplyDeleteSue
We love the tree roots as well and we always wonder how the trees manage to grow at the top of rocks like that but somehow their roots always manage to get enough water as they grow down to the ground for more.
DeleteWe really did enjoy our hike, it was well overdue
What a pretty hike with fascinating trees and a great viewpoint. What were the temperatures like?
ReplyDeleteIt was a lovely hike and we really enjoyed it and needed to get out for one like that! The views were great better than our hike the next day. I think the temperature was around 25°C (77°F) or maybe a degree or so warmer.
DeleteThose trees are very unusual. Some of the gated homes resemble old forts.
ReplyDeleteStay Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
It's not so much the trees but the roots that are so neat, it is amazing how they make their way down to the ground from the tops of those rocks,
DeleteHere in Mexico many places that are large, build their walls and gates first to protect their land and then build their houses and yes, some are almost built like forts, they definitely don't want you in there unless they let you in!
Pretty area. Love the weird trees. I couldn't help but think those fancy homes might be where the cartels live or owned.
ReplyDeleteIt is a very pretty area and yes, the trees and their crazy roots are pretty neat looking.
DeleteKevin and I were mentioning that about the homes as well and it is possible that maybe a few of the homes are owned by cartel members but there are a lot of very wealthy Mexicans who aren't involved in any shady business and either live here in Tepoztlán or have second homes here. Tepoztlán is considered to be a very quiet and peaceful town and is regarded as a very safe place.