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 to the Izta-Popo Zoquiapan National Park, passing through the Paso de Cortés mountain pass. We'll stop at the La Joyita car park, where our hiking route begins.

The trail starts at an altitude of 3,900 metres, following the portillos route, a 4-kilometre path with snowy landscapes, coniferous forests, and arid patches. Here, we'll have the opportunity to observe local and exotic animals including coatis, deer, coyotes, and badgers.

In the distance, two massive volcanoes appear: Iztaccihuatl and Popocatépetl. We will share the legend that connects them.

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