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Nevado de Toluca

3468 ft

14.3 mi

8.30 hrs

15194 ft


Nevado de Toluca

Área de protección de Flora y Fauna Nevado de Toluca, Toluca

3468 ft

14.3 mi

8.30 hrs

15194 ft

Unique semicraters with crystal clear lagoons called “The Sun” and “The Moon” from the top you can see beautiful landscapes with different colors of earth.

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Do not forget that at heights greater than 4,000 meters the body tends to work differently for someone used to lower altitudes, so lack of thirst or hunger will be common in some individuals, however, it is recommended to be highly aware and to drink liquids regularly as well as to constantly eat snacks. 4 liters of water, 1 liter of isotonic drink, easy-to-carry foods such as protein bars, fruits, vegetables, sweet and savory snacks. NOTE: It is very important not to throw away or throw away any type of garbage, consider carrying a bag to use to carry your containers and those you find on the road.
Hat or cap Lenses for the sun Buff 3 layers if it is very cold: The first layer is inside, attached to the skin made of materials that dry very quickly, its mission is to keep the moisture of the sweat away from the body. The second layer nowadays, thin synthetic padded garments, are mostly used, it must also collect the moisture expelled from the first layer, evacuating it to the outside and the third layer as membrane jackets, waterproof, breathable and windbreakers, whose mission is to prevent rain, wind and snow from passing inside, and in turn they can evacuate interior moisture. Long and thermal pants Special waterproof mountain boots with good grip Hat and gloves according to the temperature

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It is located 43 kilometers southwest of the City of Toluca, and is reached by the Toluca-Sultepec highway, passing the town of Raíces with a detour to the volcano, covering 18 kilometers of dirt road to the top.

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The Nevado de Toluca park has a large and secure car park, this time we were not charged for the entrance to the parking lot.

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If you want to go up the dirt road in a van, you will have to pay $50 to go down about 800 meters before reaching the lagoons.

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Shard staffs Extra battery If there is snow: crampons and ice axes lamp Thermal blanket Emergency whistle First Aid Kit

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The route layout is initially quite recognizable in the tourist area of Lagunas del Sol y de la Luna, however, higher-level routes or routes that reach a summit are usually not as visible, so it is advisable to always be accompanied by a guide or someone who knows the way and also carry a Wikiloc.

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According to our nomenclature, the physical difficulty of this route would be considered level 6, because along the route there are approximately 1,000 meters of slope climbing and there are climbs greater than 40 degrees of inclination.