Considered as the highest mountain in Mexico as well as the third highest volcano in the Western Hemisphere, Pico de Orizaba is located at the border of Veracruz and Puebla. It has a height of 5610 meters or 18405 feet.
Pico de Orizaba is also called Citlaltépetl which means "Star Mountain". It froms a breathtaking white cone which can be viewed from Tlachichuca.
How to Get There
From Mexico City, take a cab to go to La Tapo. Take Tlachichuca as the starting point.
Best Time to Climb
Christmas season as well as the dry season (November - March) offer the best conditions to climb Pico de Orizaba.
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