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 Cholulaand board a minibus to the Izta-Popo Zoquiapan National Park, passing through the Paso de Cortés mountain pass. The first stop will be at the La Joyita car park, where our hiking route begins.

The trail starts at an altitude of 3,900 metres via the portillos route, a 4-kilometre path through snowy landscapes, coniferous forests, and arid areas. This area is home to local wildlife, including coatis, deer, coyotes, and badgers.

As we hike, two prominent volcanoes, Iztaccihuatl and Popocatépetl, will come into view. The trek includes insights into the legend connecting them.

After four hours of exploring the national park, we will return to the starting point and then head back to the hotels in Cholula, arriving around 5 pm.