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Cerro del Fortin

Diaz Ordaz at Calle Delmonte, Oaxaca, Mexico
Ranked #31 of 45 attractions in Oaxaca
3.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Description: This hill on the city's west side offers great views of the surrounding area.
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

I hike this all the time for exercise and the views. If you go from town then there are more stairs but you have the option of taking a taxi to halfway up the stairs. Once you get past the stairs it is a pleasant easy uphill walk along the ridge. Total return walk from downtown is 2 to 3... More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 19, 2010
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We were mugged walking along the trail to Cerro del Fortin. Afterwards, numerous Oaxacans said that they had heard of similar things happening there before and that they did not recommend the area for tourists. More

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Oaxaca, Mexico
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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Monterrey, Mexico
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2011
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