Mexico, Morelos
Volcanic spires above a pine forest road that twists all the way to the valley floor.
Length
25 km
In miles
15.5 mi
Driving time
38 min
Atlas rating
8.6 / 10
The run
Cuernavaca to Tepoztlan, following the Carretera 115D libre. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Afternoon storms in the rainy season
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 16 April 2026
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