Iztaccíhuatl
Mountain in Puebla · 5,230 m
The hike up Iztaccíhuatl
The route starts at Parking de la Joyita — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Parking and starting point
Check signage and any parking fees on site.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Iztaccíhuatl?
Iztaccíhuatl is 5,230 m above sea level and lies in Puebla, Mexico. Its prominence is 1,527 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Iztaccíhuatl?
From Parking de la Joyita it is about 5.9 km one way with 1,344 m of ascent. Expect around 6 h 10 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Iztaccíhuatl?
The nearest parking is Parking de la Joyita (south of the peak) — 5.9 km on foot · ↑ 1,344 m · about 6 h 10 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south of the peak (about 7.9 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Iztaccíhuatl in Conquer?
Yes — Iztaccíhuatl is one of 36,193 peaks in Mexico in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Iztaccíhuatl in the app
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