Val'Quirico: Mexico’s Little Italy + Volcanic Views 🇮🇹🌋
📍 Quick Trip Plan Morning: Explore Val'Quirico’s cobblestone alleys & boutique shops Afternoon: Drive to Santuario de la Virgen de los Remedios for volcano views Bonus: Spot the Great Pyramid of Cholula (hidden under a church!) 🚗 Logistics From CDMX: ~2hr drive Tolls: 165 MXN + 51 MXN (one way) Parking: 200 MXN for 2hrs (ouch!) Key Coordinates: Val'Quirico: Carretera Santa Isabel Tetlatauca, km 2 Santuario: Ferrocarril, San Andrés Cholula ⛰️ Pro Tips for Santuario Best Time: 8-10AM (Popocatépetl volcano is sunlit, no crowds) Avoid: Midday (backlit volcano + scorching sun) 🍣 Surprise Lunch Spot Norson Sushi Fusion (near Santuario) Why? Japanese-Mex fusion rolls with chiles toreados Address: 13 NORTE Y CALZADA GUADALUPE 1301, Cholula 📸 Photo Ops Val'Quirico’s "Tuscany" arches (fake but cute) Santuario’s panoramic view: Volcano + pyramid in one frame Cholula’s buried pyramid (from the church stairs) #ValQuirico #DayTripFromCDMX #VolcanoViews #MexicoTravel