Paso de Cortés, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park

Name: Paso de Cortés
Address: Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, Mexico

#5 among attractions in Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park

Geologic formation, Park, Ski area, Neighbourhood

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The Paso de Cortés is the mountain pass or saddle between the Popocatépetl and Ixtaccíhuatl volcanoes in central Mexico. It is part of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, where the normally southeast-trending continental divide turns north for over 16 kilometres. The altitude of the pass is about 3,400 metres. It is located in the municipality of Amecameca in the State of México. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 12100 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 19°5'11"N, 98°38'49"W

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Paso de Cortés – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Popocatépetl, Altzomoni, Pico de Teyra, Glaciar Norte.

4.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Popocatépetl, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park
119 min walk • Rising majestically from the heart of Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, Popocatépetl is one of Mexico's most iconic stratovolcanoes. Known affectionately as "El Popo," this towering giant stands as the second-highest peak in the country, with its summit...
2.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Trail
Altzomoni, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park
61 min walk • Altzomoni is a volcanic peak located in the State of Mexico. Situated between the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Ixtaccíhuatl in the northern portion of the Paso de Cortés, Altzomoni rises 4,200 metres above sea level. It is located inside Izta-Popo Zoquiapan National Park.
5.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pico de Teyra, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park
133 min walk • Pico de Teyra is a mountain 2,790 m above sea level, located in the state of Zacatecas in Mexico.
4.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Glaciar Norte, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park
109 min walk • Glaciar Norte was a glacier located on the volcanic peak of Popocatépetl in the Mexican State of Puebla. In 1964, the glacier was estimated to be 600 metres long and cover 0.2 square kilometres on the north side of Popocatépetl.

Paso de Cortés, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park

Facts and practical information

Paso de Cortés – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Popocatépetl, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park

Altzomoni, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park

Pico de Teyra, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park

Glaciar Norte, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park