HomeProtected Areas
La Montaña Malinche o Matlalcuéyatl
Puebla and Tlaxcala
About La Montaña Malinche o Matlalcuéyatl
La Montaña Malinche o Matlalcuéyatl National Park. It is considered an isolated mountain that provides environmental services to the cities of Puebla and Tlaxcala; historically, the native wo...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Huamantla at 26 Km.
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Airport
Puebla International Airport 'Hermanos Serdán' - Puebla
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
By land: Tlaxcala Capital 45 Km; Puebla Capital 35 Km; Mexico City 167 Km.
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Transportation facilities
Private or rented automobiles, public transportation and service providers.
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Mobility within the protected area
Main trail.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
By land: Tlaxcala Capital 45 Km; Puebla Capital 35 Km; Mexico City 167 Km.
- Transportation facilities
Private or rented automobiles, public transportation and service providers.
- Mobility within the protected area
Main trail.
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Schedules
Every day of the year, 24 hrs.
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Entrance fee
$120 MXN
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Average weather in the area
Tempering
Protected Area map
View map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Agritourism
- Air sports (Delta flight / aerial balloon / paragliding / ultralight)
- Camping
Recommendations
- The recommended months to visit are from November to February.
- Warm clothing, comfortable shoes and a hat or cap are recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
Information modules
Lodging near the PA
Cabins
Camping areas
Hotel
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
Huamantla at 26 Km.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
$120 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.
More about La Montaña Malinche o Matlalcuéyatl
Interesting facts
It houses the fifth highest mountain in Mexico; it is a living museum of local wildlife, with more than 900 described species. Malinche is...
Attractions
The top of the mountain, ravine, springs and agave crops. IMSS Vacation Center, centers for the promotion of environmental culture and handi...
Representative species of PA
Bobcat (Lynx rufus), Montezuma Quail (Cyrtonix montezumae), Leprous False Brook Salamander (Pseudoeurycea leprosa), Mexican Pygmy Rattlesnak...
You can see more representative species of La Montaña Malinche o Matlalcuéyatl on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Bobcat (Lynx rufus), Montezuma Quail (Cyrtonix montezumae), Leprous False Brook Salamander (Pseudoeurycea leprosa), Mexican Pygmy Rattlesnake (Crotalus ravus), Mountain Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma orbiculare), Hartweg's pine (Pinus hartwegii), Sacred fir (Abies religiosa), Montezuma pine (Pinus montezumae), Mexican alder (Alnus jorullensis), Leather leaf mexican oak (Quercus crassifolia)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Camping is allowed only in the areas designated for such purpose.
2. Campfires may only be made in the Public Use Sub-zone.
3. P...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Camping is allowed only in the areas designated for such purpose.
2. Campfires may only be made in the Public Use Sub-zone.
3. Pets are not allowed.
4. Transit on authorized trails.
5. Do not extract flora and fauna.
Contact
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PA office address
Antiguo Camino Real a Ixtulco, Jardín Botánico de Tizatlán, Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala. C.P. 90100.
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Phone
Without information
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Email
Without information
