– Region: Tlaxcala — PN La Malinche / Matlalcuéyetl (N face approach, main base area, 3,100m)

 – Elevation: 3100

 – GPS Coordinates: 19.237° N, 98.031° W

 – Access Difficulty: T1 — Road accessible (paved) from Apizaco-Tlaxcala (30min) 

 – Opening Season: Year-round (best Nov–Mar dry season)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 80  – Showers: Yes — hot showers

 – Drinking Water: Yes — piped – Meals & food: Full restaurant on site + BBQ areas

– Mobile Signal: Yes – Payment Methods: Cash — MXN 95/person camping (~USD 5) | cabins available through IMSS | imss.gob.mx

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: BEST base camp facilities for any Mexican volcano. Full resort infrastructure managed by IMSS (Mexican social security institute). European-style cabins with fireplaces. BBQ areas, fire pits, cooking shelters, hot showers, clean bathrooms, on-site restaurant. MXN 95/person for camping. La Malinche (4,461m — 6th highest in Mexico): 8hr round trip from here via well-marked trail. Excellent 2nd-step acclimatization after Toluca, before Izta and Orizaba.