• Pico de Orizaba, also known as Citlaltépetl (from Nahuatl citlal(in) = star, and tepētl = mountain), is an active volcano...
  • Although it is possible to go up with a professional mountain guide or instructor, it is best to first climb another high mountain before attempting the Pico de Orizaba...
  • First in the city (2.135m), then in a nice mountain lodge (3.420m) already in Pico de Orizaba Forest where you pick up the 4x4 to base camp and last night in...
  • The peak and its surrounding areas are encapsulated in the Pico de Orizaba National Park, providing protection for the area’s unique biodiversity and geological...
  • During four days of seismic monitoring at Pico de Orizaba (10-13 October), only a single A-type event was recorded by an analog seismic station at 4...
  • Pico de Orizaba is more than just the highest peak in Mexico—it is a natural landmark with immense geological, cultural, and ecological significance.
  • El Pico de Orizaba (known as Citlaltépetl which means Star Mountain) is a striking volcano.
  • Por ello, vamos a dedicar este artículo a contarte todo lo que necesita saber sobre el pico de Orizaba, sus características, erupciones y mucho más.
  • Tlachichuca (on the Puebla side of the park) is the closest town with support services for climbers and hikers going to Pico de Orizaba.
  • Towering 18,406 feet (5,610 metres) above sea level , the Pico de Orizaba’s symmetrical snowcapped cone is the third highest peak in North America , after Denali...
  • This guide will arm you you everything you need to successfully summit Pico de Orizaba!
  • In December 2022 eight of us went to Mexico to climb Pico de Orizaba also known as Citlaltépetl – highest volcano in North America rising to 5,636m (18,491 ft).