Superman El Último Escape is the giant of Latin American coasters. Rising 219.8 feet (67 m) over Six Flags México in Mexico City, the bright-red Morgan hypercoaster opened on November 19, 2004 and immediately claimed the records for the tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster in Latin America.
Two decades on, it remains the flagship thrill ride of Mexico’s biggest theme park — an out-and-back monster whose lift hill dominates the skyline of the park’s Pueblo Mexicano section.
Key Stats
| Height | 219.8 ft (67 m) |
| Drop | 205 ft (62 m) |
| Length | 5,577.4 ft (1,700 m) |
| Speed | 74.6 mph (120.1 km/h) |
| Duration | 3:04 |
| Max vertical angle | 60° |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Manufacturer / Model | D. H. Morgan Manufacturing — Hypercoaster |
| Opened | November 19, 2004 |
| Capacity | 1,600 riders per hour |
Latin America’s Record-Breaker
At 219.8 feet, Superman El Último Escape was built taller than any coaster in Latin America before it, with a 205-foot (62 m) first drop at 60 degrees that accelerates the train to 74.6 mph. Those numbers put it in conversation with the tallest roller coasters in the world and the biggest coaster drops anywhere — rarefied territory for the region.
Its 5,577 feet of track also made it Latin America’s longest coaster at opening, and at over three minutes, the ride time is generous for a hypercoaster — the train covers more than a mile of track from lift to brakes.
History
The project had a famously bumpy road to opening day. Originally planned for 2002, construction stalled amid a dispute between Six Flags and the Mexican government, and work only resumed in 2004. When the ride finally opened that November, it instantly became the benchmark for thrill rides in the country.
The coaster is one of the last hypercoasters from D. H. Morgan Manufacturing, the California builder whose out-and-back giants — Wild Thing, Steel Force, Mamba — defined late-1990s hypercoaster design in North America. Superman El Último Escape is the biggest of the family.
Ride Experience
From the crest of the 67-meter lift, riders get a panoramic view across southern Mexico City before the floor drops away. The 60-degree first drop leads into a series of towering camelback hills and a sweeping turnaround, with each crest delivering the floating airtime the Morgan trains are known for. Three 36-passenger trains keep the line moving at up to 1,600 riders per hour, and with no inversions and a 1.30 m height requirement, it’s an approachable giant.
FAQ
How tall is Superman El Último Escape?
Superman El Último Escape stands 219.8 feet (67 m) tall with a 205-foot (62 m) first drop — the tallest coaster in Latin America when it opened in 2004.
How fast is Superman at Six Flags México?
The ride reaches a top speed of 74.6 mph (120.1 km/h) on its first drop.
Does Superman El Último Escape have inversions?
No. It is a Morgan hypercoaster with zero inversions — the ride is built around height, speed and airtime across 5,577 feet of track.
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