Iztaccihuatl

Enjoy stunning views from the Volcanoes.

-- PRIVATE TOUR --

Popocatépetl is an active stratovolcano, located in the states of Puebla, Mexico, and Morelos, in Central Mexico, and lies in the eastern half of the Trans-Mexican volcanic belt. it is the second highest peak in Mexico, after Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba) at 5,636 m (18,491 ft).

It is linked to the Iztaccihuatl volcano to the north by the high saddle known as the Paso de Cortés.^[6]

Iztaccíhuatl (alternative spellings include Ixtaccíhuatl) is a 5,230 m (17,160 ft) dormant volcanic mountain in Mexico located on the border between the State of Mexico and Puebla. It is the nation's third highest, after Pico de Orizaba 5,636 m (18,491 ft) and Popocatépetl 5,426 m (17,802 ft).

The name "Iztaccíhuatl" is Nahuatl for "White woman", reflecting the four individual snow-capped peaks which depict the head, chest, knees and feet of a sleeping female when seen from east or west.

Location: Puebla City - Puebla City, Puebla, Mexico

Itinerary

Pick up at your hotel and transportation to the volcanoes national park

We will arrive at the Joyita hostel where we will access to the national park, here you can stop for bathroom, snacks and we will have a small briefing of the route prior to start our hiking adventure.

This Iztaccihuatl Volcano hike is a must-do for outdoor enthusiasts an experienced guide gets you ready from start to finish on this adventure-filled day. Huff up for 3 hours on an intermediate trail that ends a few thousand feet below the snowcapped summit 17,000 feet high. The air may be thin up there, but the views are not — soak up stunning views of Popocatepetl and the Valley of Mexico before descending the dormant volcano.

Please be aware that this tour involves a considerate amount of walking on irregular ground.