La Malinche National Park
La Malinche National Park is located in the states of Puebla and Tlaxcala in . The park is east of Mexico City, and about 44 kilometres (27 mi) 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 4,462 metres (14,639 ft) above sea level.[1] It is frequently used by mountaineers for training and altitude acclimatization before climbing the higher volcanos in the region.
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.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b "La Malinche". Retrieved 2008-12-12.
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Coordinates: 19°14′14.11″N 98°2′36.12″W / 19.2372528°N 98.0433667°W
- 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
- Puebla geography stubs
- Tlaxcala geography stubs