The Top 5 Peaks in Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 5
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 2, 2025
Cerro Tláloc Summit and Archaeological Site
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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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Iztaccíhuatl Summit
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Iztaccíhuatl (alternative spellings include Ixtaccíhuatl, or either variant spelled without the accent) (Nahuatl pronunciation: [istakˈsiwat͡ɬ] (About this soundlisten) or, as spelled with the x, [iʃtakˈsiwat͡ɬ] (About this soundlisten)), is a …
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Popocatépetl Volcano
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The access to the Popo is closed due to its constant activity, but the view from the Izta is amazing.
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Summit of Popocatépetl
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The air is getting quite thin once you get closer to the top. Allow yourself enough time to get up there. We had to take a lot of breaks and needed around 4 to 5 hours to get there!
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Amacuilecatl Summit (Feet of Iztaccíhuatl)
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Amacuilecatl ("Where the five winds dwell" or "Where the five waters dwell") the top of the foot of the volcanoes that make up the Iztaccíhuatl
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