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Ashes and trees, Volcanoes Hiking Tour
It is a hiking tour where we can reach the second gate, that is, 4,500 meters above sea leve (14,765 feet). The volcano is known as the white woman or in Nahuatl: Iztaccíhuatl, or sleeping woman because of the shape it has. The hiking takes around three to four hours from the parking lot, known as la Joyita (the little jewel), to the second gate and back. Landscapes are wonderful, you can see other volcanoes and cities as long as the weather allows us.
Meeting Point
At your Hotel
Paso de Cortes y la Joya
This is the place where Hernan Cortes, the conqueror, crossed through to get to Tenochtitlan City (Mexico City) in 1519; these is a little valley between the Iztaccihuatl (hiking volcano) and Popocateplet (active volcano) pictures are amazing on this spot. We keep going till La Joyita, where we going to start hiking up over Iztaccihuatl volcano.
Amecameca, Magic Town : Public Market & Churches
After a good hiking, is time for lunch, we will visit Amecameca colorful town on the bottom of volcanoes, a traditional public market where you can taste "tlacoyos" (stuffed tortilla) "tacos" "quesadillas" made of fresh blue corn, and also visit the Principal Dominican Parish from the XVI century, as well as "El Sacromonte" a Franciscan church on a hill also from the XVI century, built over a Nahua temple.
Ending Point
At your Hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Hotel pick-up
Transportation
Snacks and water (peanuts or chocolate bottle of water and energetic drink) Guide fee
Entrance fee
Lunch at the market in Amecameca town
Tips
Extra Entrance fee
Tour Important Information
Mountain shoes are indispensable.
Sunglasses
Wool cap or Sun hat
Sun screen
Wear layers :
" Base Layer - Removes sweat, Prevent humidity and cold. Polyester or - polypropylene - like materials.
" Outer Layer - Waterproof jacket. Protect against moisture, wind and rain - gone-tex - like materials.
The load weight should be the minimum.
You can help yourself with hiking poles.
Carry a camera or cell phone, with charge.
Bring Cash (traditional souvenirs you may find in the market)
The weather can change dramatically.
Attention to altitude sickness.
Difficulty level: medium to difficult
Important message from the guide
We can arrange a fee tour if you already have your own vehicle.
I can guide in a circuit for several days if you pay expenses fees (accommodation, transportation, meals, entrances)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
