Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park

Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico. It covers 398 km² (39,819 ha) — about 51% of the size of New York City, making it the #11 largest national park in Mexico (0.2% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1935, 91 years ago — the first national parks in Mexico date back to 1917. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park

The closest airport is Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC), about 30 km away — around 39 minutes by car; alternatively Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, 55 km). Other national parks within reach include Sacromonte National Park (0 km²), Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park (0 km²), parc national Xicoténcatl (9 km²) and El Tepozteco National Park (233 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.