Trekking in the Izta-Popo National Park

Explore a breathtaking landscape and its two mystical volcanoes with this hiking route through the Izta-Popo Zoquiapan National Park.

Trekking in the Izta-Popo National Park

We will pick you up at 9 am from your hotel in Cholula and travel by minibus to the Izta-Popo Zoquiapan National Park, passing through the Paso de Cortés mountain pass. Our first stop will be at the La Joyita car park, where the hiking route begins.

The trail starts at an altitude of 3,900 meters, following the portillos route, a 4-kilometre path featuring snowy landscapes, coniferous forests, and arid areas. During the hike, there will be opportunities to observe local wildlife, including coatis, deer, coyotes, and badgers.

As we trek, two majestic volcanoes will come into view: Iztaccihuatl and Popocatépetl. We will share the legend connecting these figures.

After four hours exploring the national park, the trek concludes back at the starting point. We will then return to the hotels in Cholula, arriving around 5 pm.