Adventure Hike at Iztaccihuatl - Popocatepetl National Park - Volcano Mexico

AIRVŪZ STAFF NOTE : Behold this stunning drone video of Iztaccihuatl, one of the most famous of Mexican volcanoes. Iztaccihuatl is known as the "twin" to the adjacent volcano of Popocatepetl. The two mountains form part of the Valley of Mexico, which is the home of Mexico City, The two mountains are closely tied to the history of the Aztec tribe which once occupied most of Central Mexico. The names of the two peaks refer to an Aztec warrior and a princess, although there are several different version of the story that transpired between them.

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Iztaccihuatl is Nahuatl for "White Woman": Dormant volcano situated on the México-Puebla state line in central Mexico. According to Aztec legend the two volcanoes (Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl) are two lovers whose love ended tragically and the Iztaccihuatl is known as the “sleeping woman”. After an arduos hike all of your effort will be rewarded with the spectacular views from the snow covered peak of this dormant volcano. Starting the ascending in the morning from la Joya (3850m ) to the hut Grupo de los cien 4780 m / 15682ftto nex first summit in "Las Rodillas" 5050m / 16568ft. If you fell good ascender to principal summit "los Pechos" 5218m /17160ft.