Climbing in MexicoMost of us know Mexico for the all-inclusive resorts, the beach, Cancun and Playa del Carmen but if you go West, closer to Mexico city, there's also a mountainous region offering some great volcano climbing.
Among other peaks, the 2 most popular peaks are Iztaccihuatl and Pico de Orizaba, highest peak of Mexico. Most guiding company offers a trip to both volcanoes. It's a great trip to practice glacier technique, high altitude and enjoy the climb as it's difficult but not a strenuous climb if you are in good shape. I climbed Izta and Orizaba with International mountain guides in 2014. We didn't summit Izta because of really bad weather but we had a perfect sunny day on Orizaba
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