Winter in Mexico
These beautiful snow capped mountains are often not visible through the haze and smoke of any given day. But recently, we’ve had some abnormally wet and cloudy days (even though it is dry season) that have cleared the air and left a lot of snow on the high mountains.
Below are several pictures of the mountain Iztaccihuatl that stands 17,159ft above sea level.
The pictures below are of the neighboring mountain, which is an active volcano, Popocatepetl that stands 17,800ft.
These next two pictures show the proximity of the two mountains side by side.
In between the two mountains is the ”Paso de Cortes” where Cortes and his men crossed on the march toward Mexico City in his conquest.
We’ve enjoyed some day off trips up to these mountains to hike around on Iztaccihuatl. Popocateptl is closed to hiking because it is active and puffs smoke daily.
Posted by on 01/23
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Recent Responses:
Says:
01/27 at 08:12 PM
These photos are gorgeous! Thanks for the great updates, over and over… Que Dios les bendiga!
Says:
02/13 at 12:46 PM
Absolutely gorgeous! What a view! always glad to hear from you guys.
Says:
01/24 at 12:02 AM
so pretty!!