Iztaccíhuatl volcano or sleeping woman, no matter the name with which it is known, it is an essential tourist destination For hiking lovers and outdoor activities. When the routine becomes monotonOlcán Iztaccíhuatl It is the perfect escape, because it is close enough of the city, as well as to allocate a weekend, and necessarily far away, as if to leave the city of city for a couple of days.
Whether for its dazzling mountain landscapes, for its natural paths, by the legend that floats around the volcano, for the ancestral energy that it gives off or for the rocky milestone it represents in Mexico, The Iztaccíhuatl is a worthy Spot To disconnect and release stress among their paths.
Contrary to what many believe, the Iztaccíhuatl volcano still remains active.Esteban Colla / UNSPLASH
The Iztaccíhuatl volcano
At an altitude of 5,286 meters above sea level, The Iztaccíhuatl volcano stands as the third highest volcano in Mexico. Although, it has not erupted since July 20, 1868, it has not yet been declared as an inactive volcano, due to the seismic activity that is still registered. Within the category of stratovolcán, in reality The sleeping woman is a set of five volcanic bodies United by a mountain range.
Although it is mostly known as Itzaccíhuatlin many villages the name granted is the Sleeping womanfor his silhouette and the similarity that he keeps a woman lying. Another appointment is that of White Ladyfor its translation of Nahuatl and what refers to its characteristic snowy topwhich is why the Aztecs had as tradition to bring cults to the white princess.
At the moment The Iztaccíhuatl volcano offers a wide portfolio of activities abroadfrom hiking, mountaineering, campingobservation of stars, cycling and even Picnics Family members of the mountain, so, together with the majestic Popocatepetl volcano, it is one of the most visited natural reserves at all times of the year.
Where is the Iztaccíhuatl volcano?
The volcano Iztaccíhuatl Cross the borders of three states: Morelos, Puebla and the State of Mexico. It rises as part of the Sierra Madre Oriental and houses a great biodiversity, which have made it a creditor of the biosphere reserve recognition, by UNESCO, and also, and also, It is part of the Popocatepetl-Iztaccíhuatl National Park.
How to get to Iztaccíhuatl?
For Reach the Popocatepetl-Indaccíhuatl National Park by private transportation You have to take the Ignacio Zaragoza road and subsequently leave on Avenida Federal Republic of the South. Once the highway has been incorporated into Puebla, the deviation to Cuautla must be taken and continue in the direction of Amecameca. From this point you will have to locate the exit to Tlamacas and reach the Paseo de Cortés, and ready, the Iztaccíhuatl volcano will be waiting for all its visitors.