From the trail

11 November 2026

Guided Hikes Iztaccihuatl: What to Expect

Guided hikes Iztaccihuatl are not a casual add-on to a Mexico City itinerary. What to expect from a professionally guided mountain experience on the volcano: route choice, altitude, MIDE assessments, weather, park regulations and honest summit framing.

10 November 2026

6 Smart Routes for Hiking Near Mexico City

Mexico City wakes up early, but the mountains wake up earlier. Six realistic routes for hiking near Mexico City, from forest escapes in La Pila and Chapultepec to high-altitude days on Iztaccíhuatl, with honest guidance on altitude, logistics and what to bring.

30 August 2026

How to Actually Join a Local Hike in Oaxaca (Not Just Book a Tour)

If you're hiking your way from Mexico City down into Oaxaca and don't want another generic van tour, the community worth finding is Oaxaca Hiking, a local group I found almost by accident on my first hike up La Cumbre Ixtepeji, where I made friendships that have lasted years, and what makes them different is that their routes shift with the season instead of repeating the same fixed itinerary, meaning summer means swimming under mango trees on the Mango River Hike, fall and winter shift toward the waterfalls in Santiago Apoala or deeper into the Sierra Norte, and there's even a Día de los Muertos hike and a longer trip crossing into Guatemala to climb Acatenango, so instead of booking anything in advance, the move is joining their WhatsApp group or following @oaxacahiking on Instagram once you land, and letting whatever the season is offering decide your hike.

21 August 2026

What a Local Guide Recommends for a One Day Mexico City Hike

If you only have one day to hike near Mexico City and want a real day in the mountains without turning your trip into an expedition, my top choice is Paso de Cortés to La Joya on Iztaccíhuatl because you get to walk between iconic volcanoes across high-altitude terrain surrounded by history and legends without needing technical gear or a summit push, making it a manageable three-hour hike for anyone in good physical condition, though it becomes a full-day outing once you factor in round-trip transit from the city, so whether you hike independently with offline maps or book a private guided tour to handle all the logistics, this is easily the most rewarding way to experience the high mountains in just one day

17 August 2026

Teporingo, the Rabbit That Lives Among Mexico’s Volcanoes

The teporingo is the small rabbit that lives among Mexico’s volcanoes and one of the least-known mammals in our mountains. Discover where it lives, why it’s endangered, and what it has to do with the legend of the rabbit on the Moon.

10 August 2026

Hiking Iztaccíhuatl from Mexico City, Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Standing at almost 4,000 meters between Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl is a very different experience from hiking anywhere else around Mexico City. In this guide, I'll walk you through the Paso de Cortés to La Joya route, how to get there, how much it costs, when I recommend going, and what you should know about altitude, weather, and the mountain before you set out.

29 July 2025

The Legend of Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl

Discover the story behind Mexico’s most iconic volcanoes, from the famous legend of Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl to the Indigenous history, Nahuatl names and high-mountain landscapes that still surround them today. If you’re visiting Mexico City and planning to hike Iztaccíhuatl, this is the story worth knowing before you hit the trail.