The road to Raíces, the highest town of Mexico

Located in the Municipio of Zinacantepec, in the State of Mexico, Raíces is the highest town in the country, at an elevation of 3,531m (11,919ft) above sea level. It’s one of the highest towns accessible by car on Earth.

Raíces

Is the road to Raíces paved?

Set high on the slopes of the volcano Nevado de Toluca, the road to the town is totally paved. It’s called Ruta 10. Surrounded by trees, the drive is very scenic yet curvy in parts.

How long is the road to Raíces, the highest town in Mexico?

Starting at México 134, the road to the town is 6.9 km (4.28 miles) long. It’s a pretty steep drive, hitting a 7% maximum gradient through some of the ramps.

 

 

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