Where to Walk: the 4 Best Volcano Hikes in Mexico

Iztaccihuatl Volcano Hike with an Alpinist - The Iztaccihuatl hike at 4,000 meters

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 244 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $139Our pick

Join an alpinist guide for an 11-hour day from Mexico City to Iztaccihuatl National Park. Hike from La Joya at about 3,990 meters toward 4,200 or 4,350 meters, with views of Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl. Guides such as Gerson, Fabrizio, Leonardo, and Ramy have led groups. English is offered.

“What an adventure! After a good ride out to Izta we finally hit the trail. Our guide Leonardo was great. He was patient with the slower hikers in the group and accommodating to the fast hikers as well. Everyone enjoyed the experience. The hike was not easy but the results and sense of accomplishment made everything awesome. Can't thank Leonardo enough. On average the hike is flat. Think about it!”

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Mexico City: Guided Volcano Trek with Lunch

2.Mexico City: Guided Volcano Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 242 reviews · 9 hours · from $105Cheapest way up

Leave Mexico City with a small group of up to 13 and hike through Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl National Park. Guides such as Alan, Carlos, Bernardo, and César adjust the pace for the group, point out plants and wildlife, and lead you toward views of active Popocatépetl. Lunch at a traditional market follows the trek.

“It was wonderful trip to National Park with possibility to walk nice trail with the view on active vulcano Popocatepetl. We walked to the direction of its 2nd half Iztacchuatl. Ascending and descending router were different, what gave us more nice views and opportunity to enjoy the nature. Local food after the trail Was great. I highly recommend this trip - do join, if you are interested to learn Mexico outside of City hustle.”

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From Mexico City: Hike Iztaccihuatl Volcano with an Alpinist

3.From Mexico City: Hike Iztaccihuatl Volcano with an Alpinist

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 155 reviews · 11 hours · from $168

Leave Mexico City early for Paso de Cortés and La Joya, then hike Iztaccíhuatl with an English or Spanish-speaking alpinist. Expect a 5 to 7 kilometer route, steep volcanic ground, and views of Popocatépetl and the Valley of Mexico. The route is not a summit climb, and high altitude makes fitness and acclimatization important.

“Not a trip to the TOP of the Volcano, as the details suggest (and what I figured for the price and time allotted). But still an excellent way to hike and see the volcanoes. It would require more gear and more experience to hike to the summit. This hike is still challenging, and a good way to experience some altitude, with breath taking views! The guide was very good!”

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Trekking Through The Volcanoes

4.Trekking Through The Volcanoes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $133Best guided

Leave Mexico City early for a guided 9 to 13 km trek in Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl National Park. Walk forests, high grasslands, volcanic paths, and a waterfall route between two famous peaks. Guides such as Carlos, Bernardo, Alan, and Sergio provide pacing and local insight. Poles, a backpack, food, drinks, transport, and a Mexican lunch are included.

“Stunning hike through high elevation terrain with panoramic vistas, can't miss experience if visiting Mexico City.”

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Where to Walk: the 4 Best Volcano Hikes in Mexico

Iztaccihuatl Volcano Hike with an Alpinist

1.Iztaccihuatl Volcano Hike with an Alpinist

Mexico City: Guided Volcano Trek with Lunch

2.Mexico City: Guided Volcano Trek with Lunch

From Mexico City: Hike Iztaccihuatl Volcano with an Alpinist

3.From Mexico City: Hike Iztaccihuatl Volcano with an Alpinist

Trekking Through The Volcanoes

4.Trekking Through The Volcanoes

Pick a kind of walking day

Above the treeline

Water and rock

How you walk it

Trees and trails