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Sierra de Taxco & Cacahuamilpa Caves - MEX 95 Libre

Mexico · MEX 95 Libre / MEX 55

The classic canyon mountain route from the 'City of Eternal Spring' (Cuernavaca) to the silver capital of Taxco de Alarcón, which clings to steep mountainsides beneath the Baroque spires of Santa Prisca. Climbs through pine and oak ridges, skirting the colossal caverns of Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park. Road Quality: Twisty two-lane asphalt with rhythmic elevation changes; polished cobblestones inside the town of Taxco become extremely slick when wet, requiring careful clutch and brake control. Safety & Military Checkpoints: State police and military inspection checkpoints at the Morelos/Guerrero state border; stick strictly to federal highways MEX 95 and MEX 55; avoid unpaved rural tracks into the Guerrero mountains. Fuel Range: Plentiful Pemex stations in Cuernavaca, near Cacahuamilpa, and at the entrance to Taxco; easily completed on any bike.

Sierra de Taxco & Cacahuamilpa Caves - MEX 95 Libre runs 54 miles between Cuernavaca, Morelos and Taxco de Alarcón, Guerrero. We count about 310 corners along it, which is consistently bendy. Committed riding: real corners, real consequences.

Tank-bag quick reference

• StartCuernavaca, Morelos18.9242, -99.2216
• High4,850 ft - 7,400 ftelevation range
• EndTaxco de Alarcón, Guerrero18.5567, -99.6053

T-CLOCS before you go: tyres and wheels, controls and cables, lights and electrics, oil and fluids, chassis and stand.

Repair within reach

• 38 miBMW Motorrad Mexico CityMexico City, Ciudad de México

Straight-line distance from the start of the route, not driving distance.

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Questions riders ask

How long does Sierra de Taxco & Cacahuamilpa Caves - MEX 95 Libre take to ride?

About 54 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 1 hour of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.

Where does Sierra de Taxco & Cacahuamilpa Caves - MEX 95 Libre start and end?

It runs between Cuernavaca, Morelos and Taxco de Alarcón, Guerrero. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.

Is Sierra de Taxco & Cacahuamilpa Caves - MEX 95 Libre a twisty road?

We count about 310 corners across 54 miles, which is consistently bendy.

Is there a GPX file for Sierra de Taxco & Cacahuamilpa Caves - MEX 95 Libre?

Yes. The GPX is free, there is no account, and the planner will build a route that includes this road alongside others nearby.

Where these numbers come from

Distances and corner counts come from the route's own geometry, not from ratings or votes. Nothing here is crowdsourced and nobody paid to appear.