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Los Dinamos

Protected forest·Magdalena Contreras

Trails, rock and trout streams

A forest in the southwest with 26 km of trails, climbing, riding and trout fishing.

Our take

  • Hiking and biking
  • Rock climbing
Address
Emilio Carranza 10, La Carbonera, La Magdalena Contreras, 10910 CDMX
Magdalena Contreras, Mexico City

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About Los Dinamos

Los Dinamos is a protected natural area of 2,429 hectares of forest in La Magdalena Contreras, named after the power plants built for the valley’s textile mills. A 26-kilometre network of trails suits hiking and mountain biking, and you can also go rock climbing, ride horses or fish for trout (CDMX official tourism site).

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Los Dinamos before you go.

Last checked: October 2026 How we choose

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