We Mexicans know better than anyone how important are the volcanoes for our culture, especially the pre -Hispanic era where special attention was paid to these formations and even ritual and cults were given rituals.
This volcano located between Puebla and Veracruz , very close to tlaxcala , is one of the most beautiful. Also called malintzin , matlalcueye , or formerly matlalcueitl by the tlaxcaltecas, whose meaning is "blue skirt", get to him forms one of the most spectacular ways to make a walk Approximately 4,442 meters.
The Malinche is in the sixth place among the highest mountains of the state of Tlaxcala, in fact, it is the reference point in the National Park of La Malinche . But it is not its altitude that makes this volcano so special but the characteristic of its composition since you will find slopes full of holm oaks, pines or oyameles, others with immense sandy sands and other extremely inclined. An unusual combination especially in this area of Mexico, so it is a safe bet for an unparalleled walk.
Although the route that we propose does not reach 14 km, the slope is not suitable for anyone since in their ascent you will find 1,368 meters and in the descent with about 1,384 meters. Of course, the perspective you will get from Malinche and everything that surrounds this volcano withWomen's name will leave you speechless.
To begin the route of the Malinche , you must start at the skirts of the volcano. It is generally a route that is made at the beginning of the year to have an optimal temperature. As we indicated before, to travel it it is advisable having an average physical level , practicing hiking regularly because it will take a day approximately with an average of about 6 hours of climb and another 3 of descent. Although there is a second option to reach the top of the volcano, something simpler, through the mountain forest, also perfect to enjoy the landscape through its flora and fauna.
Regardless of what tour you are going to do, we always recommend you are accompanied by a guide entitled that marks the times, advise you at every step and you explain everything you will see at all times. It is the best way not to take a false step, because being local technicians, they will know how to immerse yourself in the culture of our country with great detail.
The rest of the recommendations, not being new in mountaineering, is to get carried away by your experience and the occasional tip that the expert recommends you. But as always, it cannot be missing:
- mountain footwear , which adheres well to the ground and you have already used previously to avoid feet wounds.
- start the Early Route , if possible around 8 in the morning, to better support temperatures during the climb to the top.
- Approximately 1.5l of water per person alreadyThat the weather is quite wet and default is not an excessively worrying issue on the route.
- pack some food type energy snacks, nuts, bananas, some sugar ... what can keep you with enough energy and that does not add too much extra weight in your backpack.
As for the beginning of the adventure, it is better to place yourself in the Malintzi holiday center, in Altamira de Guadalupe (Huamantla) because there you can park the car and start walking towards La Malinche.
If you want to live an indelible experience of 100%, in the area you can stay in places as typical as haciendas or even lovely cabins that you will face very close to the mountain.
Keep in mind that from any point of Tlaxcasla, this being the smallest Mexican state , you can see the imposing volcano anywhere so staying in the area is undoubtedly adding emotion to your adventure every time you see the imposing slope and know that in a short time you will reach its top.
Not only does it acquire importance if you are passionate about mountaineering. Malinche is historically a place of worship, pilgrimage and even reflected in the world of cinema so you know it is a safe bet to travel here and soak up the story that accompanies this mountainous giant.
