HomeProtected Areas
Cofre de Perote o Nauhcampatépetl
Veracruz
About Cofre de Perote o Nauhcampatépetl
Cofre de Perote o Nauhcampatépetl National Park. With its 4,200 meters above sea level, the Cofre de Perote is the sixth highest mountain in the country; this National Park is located in th...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Perote at 18 Km from the summit.
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Airport
Puebla International Airport 'Hermanos Serdán' - Puebla
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
From Xalapa, Veracruz to 40 Km; from Perote, Veracruz to 18 Km.
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Transportation facilities
Public transportation to Perote, then cab (colectivo) to the place known as El Conejo, and a 10 km walk to the Peña del Cofre de Perote.
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Mobility within the protected area
There are six trails available with varying degrees of difficulty.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
From Xalapa, Veracruz to 40 Km; from Perote, Veracruz to 18 Km.
- Transportation facilities
Public transportation to Perote, then cab (colectivo) to the place known as El Conejo, and a 10 km walk to the Peña del Cofre de Perote.
- Mobility within the protected area
There are six trails available with varying degrees of difficulty.
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Schedules
Every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Entrance fee
$60.37 MXN
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Average weather in the area
Cool temperate with summer rains.
Protected Area map
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Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Agritourism
- Bird watching
- Environmental education and interpretation
Recommendations
- All year round is recommended to visit the Protected Area.
- Multi-layer, jacket, raincoat, raincoat, hiking boots, hat and/or cap, sunscreen are recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
Interpretive trails
Signage
Viewpoints
Lodging near the PA
Cabins
Food service near the PA
Cheap restaurants
El Cofre Route
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Bank ATMs
Banks
Hospital
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
Perote at 18 Km from the summit.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
$60.37 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 Cofre de Perote o Nauhcampatépetl
Interesting facts
Cofre de Perote National Park is home to centennial trees more than 450 years old. The Cofre de Perote was visited by the famous naturalist...
Attractions
Three lagoons, landscapes, interpretive hiking and viewpoints.
Representative species of PA
Hartweg's pine (Pinus hartwegii), Hickel's fir (Abies hickelii), Mexican mountain juniper (Juniperus monticola), Echeveria (Echeveria spp.),...
You can see more representative species of Cofre de Perote o Nauhcampatépetl on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Hartweg's pine (Pinus hartwegii), Hickel's fir (Abies hickelii), Mexican mountain juniper (Juniperus monticola), Echeveria (Echeveria spp.), Bobcat (Lynx rufus), Imbricate Alligator Lizard (Barisia imbricata), Strickland's Woodpecker (Picoides stricklandi)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Paying the access fee
2. Do not leave garbage
3. Walk on established trails
4. Do not mark trees or graffiti rocks.
5. ...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Paying the access fee
2. Do not leave garbage
3. Walk on established trails
4. Do not mark trees or graffiti rocks.
5. Responsible use of fire
Contact
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PA office address
Av. Lázaro Cárdenas No 1500, Col. Ferrocarrilera, CP: 01120, Xalapa, Veracruz.
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Phone
+52 (228) 1295076
