– Region: Tlaxcala — PN La Malinche / Matlalcuéyetl (upper trailhead parking area)

 – Elevation: 3400

 – GPS Coordinates: 19.228° N, 98.042° W

 – Access Difficulty: T1 — Road accessible from Centro Vacacional IMSS (4km above on rough road) 

 – Opening Season: Nov–Mar (dry season best)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 0  – Showers: No — basic outhouse

 – Drinking Water: Yes — limited (tank at parking) – Meals & food: No — BYO stove

– Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: Free or nominal fee | within PN La Malinche

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Upper trailhead parking + camping. Starting point for the normal route up La Malinche. Summit: 4hr from here. Good ‘high altitude night’ for acclimatization before bigger peaks. Temperature regularly drops below 0°C.