Tepoztlán

There is nothing like a hike with hundreds of other weekend merrymakers to make you feel like you are one with nature. I am sure the fact that it was a holiday weekend here in Mexico and that Sunday is free entrance to the Pyramid of Tepozteco only added to the tremendous amount of people who we joined on the 2 km hike up the mountain. The trees shading the sun did little stop the sweat. The rocky and uneven path did little to deter the hiking of the women dressed to the nines, including heels, the teenage girl in purple suede boots, nor the short, 70+ year old woman holding the beer. And the slightly dangerous heights and paths, without the usual US overprotective security measures or regulations, did little to stop young children running freely with little parental oversight.

As the legendary birth place of Quetzalcóatl, the feathered serpent god of the Aztecs, Tepozlán, is known for its interesting weekend market and “creative energy,” as seen in the potions for purchase. During my short visit this afternoon, I would add that it is a quick getaway (one hour) from the city for those looking for a good party. Walking into the city center again, after a much easier descent, we had any number of options for micheladas (beer with chile and lime) from the numerous vendors.