La Malinche National Park is located in the states of Puebla and Tlaxcala in Central Mexico. The park is east of Mexico City, and about from the capital city of Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala.

Volcano

The La Malinche—Matlalcueitl volcano, part of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, is within the park. The volcano has an elevation of above sea level. It is frequently used by mountaineers for training and altitude acclimatization before climbing the higher volcanos in the region.

La Malinche National Park

The volcano's slope is gentle, and its vicinity to Mexico City makes it a popular weekend destination. A paved road reaches the top of the volcano. The "Centro Vacacional IMSS La Malintzi" on the volcano has 40 cabins, a camping area and some recreational facilities.

La Malinche National Park

See also

List of national parks of Mexico

List of volcanoes in Mexico

References

External links

National parks of Mexico

Protected areas of Puebla

Protected areas of Tlaxcala

Protected areas of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt

Important Bird Areas of Mexico

La Malinche National Park