DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
The 11 mexico city hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Guided summit hike to Nevado de Toluca via Paso del Quetzal: crater-lake views, all gear included, lunch, $162.
Most Popular“Caring and knowledgeable guides and amazing scenery. Totally recommend!”
A guided hike from Mexico City into Iztaccihuatl and Popocatépetl National Park, with Paso de Cortés scenery and early pickup.
“Hiking and seeing the beautiful volcanoes. Started the day with an hour long delay due to cops stopping our van 3 times for a huge "fine". Guide was supposed to be bilingual but luckily we have another traveler to translate for the group. Ride was very bumpy towards the start of the hiking trail. Our…”
High-altitude Iztaccíhuatl hike from Mexico City with an alpinist guide, volcano views at up to 4,270 m, 11-hour day trip.
“My guides were the best ever. Excellent English and super friendly. Everything was organized so smooth.”
Guided Nevado de Toluca hike from Mexico City: 5:30 AM start, summit or crater lakes, lunch and snacks, small group.
“Well organised program though here are few considerations: 1. Make sure to travel with someone who knows Spanish because 97% of communication in Spanish and it particularly important to understand when it comes to safety instructions. 2. This trip requires intermediate to advanced hiking skills and adaptation to high altitude. You should be physically really…”
Skip the city for a snowy Nevado de Toluca crater hike with a private guide, hotel pickup, and lagoon views.
“Andrew was very helpful. He made sure our hike was well paced and kept frequent checks on us. He also spoke about the history of the place. It is a hike with impressive views.”
Rise before dawn for a guided hike to El Pico del Aguila in Tlalpan, with roundtrip transport from Six Flags and sunrise views.
“We bought two tickets for the morning hike after we chatted with customer service to clarify some questions.”
A small-group, 2-day trek on Pico de Orizaba with crampon practice, a glacier sunrise, summit views, and guides who prioritize safety.
“The guides were the best, patient, thoughtful, and very knowledgeable, and made us feel safe the entire way”
Hike to Puerta del Cielo in Mexico City with Omar: river, waterfall, a volcanic cave, and a helmet-and-harness steel ladder climb.
“Great half day hike 😊 I had a great time together with the guide. We walked to two view points, overlooking the forest and the city.”
Private guide hike to Pico del Fraile on Nevado de Toluca with safety gear, breakfast, snacks, and flexible Mexico City pickup.
“A great hike in beautiful surroundings with an excellent guide, Marco, who took care of our every need. Highly recommended.”
Private hike near Mexico City to Iztaccíhuatl from Paso de Cortés, 5 km at high altitude, with pickup and flexible pacing for your group.
“I had a great time on this hike. I am glad I did a private trip that way we could go at my pace. If you are in a group you are only going to go as far as the slowest one in the group can go.”
A full-day Nevado de Toluca crater hike with guided views of the Lagoons of the Moon and Sun, plus transport, lunch, and gear.
“The hike was beautiful and serene even in less-than-ideal weather conditions. Bernardo was a great guide, very knowledgeable about the area’s natural history, and accommodating to my altitude sensitivity.”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
