National Park Popocatepetl-Iztaccihuatl In Puebla

The national park covers an area of 25.679 has covered parts of the states of Mexico, Puebla and Morelos. The majestic and impressive volcanoes were admired and feared by the ancient inhabitants of Mexico, who wove stories around them, rose to their peaks, they built temples and made offerings and sacrifices.
The Spanish conquistadors also wanted to know, Diego de Ordaz, a soldier of Cortés climbed Popocatpetl for sulphur.
Popocatpetl
has a height of 5.542 meters. Its cone is of type Strombolian eruption and is believed to have formed 12 million years ago being younger than Iztaccihuatl and that the adjustment. Volcanic activity continued it’s earned him his name, which in Nahuatl means "mountain that smokes".
To reach the volcano should leave the village of Amecameca and 28 km to reach the hostel Tlamacas located at 3,900 meters, where there is accommodation. Here is a record of the Alpine Rescue that records all those who want to climb it. Extensive walking trails allow walkers to enjoy the scenery, clean air and cold. The forest vegetation consists of pines, firs, and various flowers Zacaton. The fauna of this area comprised of the rabbits, skunks, squirrels, gophers, gray fox, wild cats, coyotes and white-tailed deer. There are 29 species of birds. The best months to visit and climb Popocatpetl are from November to March
Iztaccihuatl
Its name in Nahuatl means "white woman" or "Sleeping Woman", and due to its shape which is similar to that of a woman lying. Its altitude varies between 5.280 and 4.741 meters. Among the prehispanic inhabitants was considered a sacred mountain. Its caves reveal the cult and his party Iztaccíhuatl the Nahua coincided with that of Tlaloc.
You can reach the mountains by car for a dirt road to the microwave station where Alsomoni recommend leaving your car. From here you must walk an hour to the place where the climb begins.
Take Highway 150 that goes to Puebla and the deviation between Chalco, 42 kilometres ahead is Amecameca (Highway 115), found in this population left the road to Tlamacas.

How to get there
there are several communication channels to reach the National Park. From Mexico City, take the highway heading to Puebla, take the exit with direction to Chalco and Amecameca and then take the road to Paso de Cortes, located between the boundaries of the State of Mexico and Puebla and feet of the two volcanoes (Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl), this route is completely paved.
Weather
Very diverse climatic conditions, variety of climate ranges from a temperate wet climate to a cold to very cold weather. It depends on the season and the exact location within the park.