Macuiltépec

Macuiltépetl is a small, extinct volcano in the center of the Mexican city of Xalapa that now serves as a protected nature reserve. The forested hill, whose name means "fifth hill" in Nahuatl, is home to a rich variety of cloud forest plants. At the summit, you'll find a viewpoint, a monument, and an information center housed in the surviving buildings of a former radio station. Archaeological finds point to settlement during the Late Classic period, and the site probably held ritual significance for the area's indigenous people. A spiral path leads to the top, and the grounds offer impressive views over the city.