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Pico de Orizaba


Puebla and Veracruz

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About Pico de Orizaba


Pico de Orizaba National Park.  This area protects the highest mountain in Mexico, the Citlaltépetl volcano whose summit reaches 5,610 meters above sea level. This is an im...

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How to get there?


  • Most important locality

    Orizaba, Veracruz, 25 km from the southeast face.
    Tlachichuca at 10 Km.
    Coscomatepec at 20 Km.

  • Airport

    Puebla International Airport 'Hermanos Serdán' - Puebla

References and Transportation
  • Ways to get there

    There are 5 main routes
    1. North Route, 20 Km from Tlachichuca, Puebla.
    2. Northeast route, 30 km from Coscomatepec, Veracruz.

  • Transportation facilities

    Private or rented car in the city of Orizaba or Córdoba, or hire tourist services in the cities of Orizaba, La Perla, Coscomatepec, Tlachich...

  • Mobility within the protected area

    There are trails of several types. It is recommended to hire a guide with authorization from CONANP.

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  • Schedules

    Every day of the year.

    It is suggested to visit during the day.


  • Entrance fee

    $125 MXN


  • Average weather in the area

    Temperate cold, -5 to 5°C

    With summer rains.



Pico de Orizaba in Mexico
Mapa de NOMBRE-ANP

Activities and recommendations


Activities

Recommendations

  • Mountaineering from January to May, and hiking all year round.
  • Multi-layer, waterproof clothing, hiking boots and a spare change of clothes are recommended.

Services


Services within the PA

Alpine refuges
Signage


Lodging near the PA

Cabins
Camping areas
Hotel
Refuges

Food service near the PA

Restaurants
Street food


Available services in the nearest locality to the PA

Bank ATMs
Banks
Hospital
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Transportation services

Nearest locality to the PA

Orizaba, Veracruz, 25 km from the southeast face.
Tlachichuca at 10 Km.
Coscomatepec at 20 Km.

Admission fee


Protected Area entrance fee

$125 MXN Entrance prices per person, per day, as collection of rights.

Senior citizens, pensioned and retired persons, disabled persons, and minors under 12 years of age will be exempt from the payment of fees, whose status will be accredited once they enter the Protected Area, if applicable, with the corresponding valid credential. A 50% discount will be applied to students and teachers with a valid credential, which must be presented upon entering the Protected Area.

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Interesting facts

Pico de Orizaba is the highest mountain in Mexico, at 5,610 meters above sea level. It protects high mountain environments with particular s...

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Attractions

Ascent of Citlaltépetl, Sierra Negra volcano, Valle del Encuentro, Cascadas de Hielo, Centro Ecoturístico Citlaltépetl, Villas Puerta del Ci...

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Especies representativas


Lince (Lynx rufus), Coyote (Canis latrans), Lagartija cornuda de montaña (Phrynosoma orbiculare), Carpintero (Picoides stricklandi), Pino ne...

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Reglamento para el visitante


Atiende estas indicaciones para la conservación del ANP

1. Contribuye a la conservación.
Tu pago de derechos y portación del brazalete es la entrada a la Áreas Naturales Protegidas, contribuy...

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Contacto


  • Dirección de oficina del ANP

    Poniente 20 #28 Col. Santa María Tlachichilco, Orizaba, Ver. C.P. 94350.

  • Teléfono

    (272) 7215396

  • Correo electrónico

    picodeorizaba@conanp.gob.mx

Redes sociales del ANP
Gobierno de México
Conanp
Medio Ambiente