Christmas and New Year's are just around the corner, you can already see decorations and lights on every corner, and the aroma of Christmas pines fills the air. But if crowded squares and enclosed places are not your thing, Hotel Real de Puebla has another option for you.
One of the best times to visit the Iztaccihuatl-Popocatepetl National Park in Puebla is December, because its white landscapes and cold atmosphere hypnotize anyone.
Prepare your best coat and your most comfortable sneakers, book a room at the Hotel Real de Puebla and get to know the biosphere reserve "Los Volcanes" named by UNESCO in 2010.
Give your Christmas a twist! Visit Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl National Park in Puebla in December
The first thing you will see when you arrive at the national park, are two huge volcanoes covered with snow, here we can observe the Popocatepetl, and the other one the Iztaccihuatl.
Both are part of a legend that tells that these two volcanoes were unhappy lovers: Popocatepetl was a fierce warrior, and his lover, the White Woman (Iztaccihuatl), was a princess. Unable to be together in life, they became mountains so they could be together for eternity.
Can you imagine spending a day discovering everything around them? You can do it! If you love nature and open spaces, you will love this place.
It will be a different way to enjoy the Christmas season.
Hiking
If walking and connecting with nature is your thing, you will love hiking in the mountains, many of the tours include the following:
- Driver and guide
- Hotel pick up
- Transfer back to the hotel
No matter if you have a great physical condition, or if you are a beginner and just want to enjoy the scenery, Izta-Popo National Park has different routes, so you can go at your own pace and also take care of your health.
Mountain biking
Dust off your bike or rent one for a 2023 full of sport and energy. Puebla has unique mountain biking routes that will challenge even the most daring.
Remember to book a guide to make this experience even more enjoyable, don't forget to bring the right equipment for the occasion and start having fun!
Camp in the foothills of the mountain!
Camping on the slopes of Iztaccihuatl will allow you to spend the night or the whole weekend on the mountain, so you can explore all the valleys with time, go hiking, enjoy the zip lines and more.
The cost for camping is $70 MXN, don't forget to bring your tent, as there is nowhere to rent one.
Hotels near downtown Puebla, stay at Hotel Real de Puebla!
After a long journey through the Iztaccihuatl-Popocatepetl National Park, you will surely want to get to a cozy place, with large rooms and a very comfortable bed, you will find all this and more at the Hotel Real de Puebla.
Staying at this hotel you will be close to several points of interest, such as the Aviary, the 5 de Mayo Theme Park and the Cable Car, so you won't have to travel far to get to them.
Don't think twice, book a room at Hotel Real de Puebla and enjoy the city during the Christmas season.
