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Notable viewpoint · Temascaltepec, State of Mexico

El Malacate

El Malacate is a viewpoint in Temascaltepec, State of Mexico.

El Malacate: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit El Malacate

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach El Malacate — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 19.00844, -100.19282. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near El Malacate

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    Other hill stations & viewpoints near El Malacate

    • Cerro Colorado · viewpoint · Valle de Bravo · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Cerro Pelón · viewpoint · Donato Guerra · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Pico del Fraile · viewpoint · Toluca · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Nevado de Toluca · viewpoint · Toluca · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Ajusco · viewpoint · Tlalpan · ~126 km · Must-see
    • Xitle · viewpoint · Tlalpan · ~132 km · Must-see
    • El Tenayac · viewpoint · Temascaltepec · ~5 km
    • El Sombrero · viewpoint · Zacazonapan · ~9 km
    • Juan Luis · viewpoint · Temascaltepec · ~10 km
    • El Agua · viewpoint · Luvianos · ~11 km

    All hill stations & viewpoints in State of Mexico

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for El Malacate yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit El Malacate?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near El Malacate?

    Nearby: Cerro Gordo (lake, 17 km), Cascada Velo de Novia (waterfall, 23 km), Cerro Colorado (viewpoint, 26 km), Zona arqueológica de San Miguel Ixtapan (fort, 28 km), Santuario de la Mariposa Monarca - Piedra Herrada (sanctuary, 39 km), Cerro Pelón (viewpoint, 54 km).

    Is El Malacate worth visiting?

    El Malacate is listed as a notable viewpoint in State of Mexico on Spotwander.