The Top 14 Attractions in Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl is a region where 14
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 30, 2025
Cerro Tláloc Summit and Archaeological Site
Highlight • Summit
Route Information: Cerro Tlaloc, 4,157m. This was a nice surprise day for us, a group of four experienced guides and walkers setting out from Rio Frio, the small town at …
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La Joya Trailhead (Iztaccíhuatl)
Highlight • Trail
This is the start of the standard route to the top of Ixta. You will be glad to see this place in about twelve hours time but in the meantime …
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Paso de Cortés
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Starting point for hikes on the volcanoes. Located at 3,600 meters, the air is much thinner.
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View from Las Rodillas (Portillo 3)
Highlight • Viewpoint
After about 3-4 hours of hiking form the La Joya Trailhead car park you should be just about coming up to the Rodillas. If you left in the early hours …
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Shark Head Rock
Highlight • Natural Monument
An iconic rock for its shark shape, it is a reference point for the route to the Otis McAllister refuge.
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