Pico de Orizaba Summit
Mexico's 5,636 m high point — a glaciated stratovolcano climbable in a 2-day summit push.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Mexico
- Country
- Latin America
- Biome
- Mexican glacier (4,300–5,636 m)
- Best season
- December – March
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Mexican glacier (4,300–5,636 m)
- Best season: December – March
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
Mexico's 5,636 m high point — a glaciated stratovolcano climbable in a 2-day summit push.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: December – March
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Mexican glacier (4,300–5,636 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Latin America
Biome
Mexican glacier (4,300–5,636 m)
Difficulty
moderate
