La Malinche Volcano

Returning from Huamantla to Apizaco on the MEX 136, a new road turns off after about 13km/8mi. It leads to the "Centro Vacacional Malintzín", situated 14km/8.7mi away at an altitude of 3000 m (9800 ft). The centre is an ideal starting-point for the ascent of the extinct volcano of La Malinche (4461 m (14,636 ft)), which is named after the Indian lover and interpreter of Cortés. For the ascent about three to four hours is needed, for the descent about two hours. A second route up the volcano from San Miguel Canoa (north-east of Puebla) is considerably longer and should only be attempted by experienced mountaineers.