How to Train for Pico de Orizaba, Iztaccihuatl and Ajusco: The Plan We Send Our Clients
by: Ricardo GuaderramaPublished on: 06/09/2026The 12, 8 and 4 week training plans a Mexico City guide service sends its clients for Pico de Orizaba, Iztaccihuatl and Ajusco, with the science behind them and the one test that says you are ready.
Trip Preparation
What to Do in Mexico City While You Acclimatize
by: Ricardo GuaderramaPublished on: 15/08/2026Landing in Mexico City before Izta or Orizaba? Those days are not dead time. A 2,250 m to 4,780 m acclimatization plan that works.
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Where to Stay in Mexico City Before You Climb Orizaba
by: Ricardo GuaderramaPublished on: 01/08/2026Where to stay in Mexico City before climbing Pico de Orizaba or Iztaccihuatl: four neighbourhoods, specific hotels, and what actually matters when your pickup is at 4am.
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How Much Does a Guided Pico de Orizaba Climb Cost? (2026 Prices)
by: Ricardo GuaderramaPublished on: 08/07/2026Real prices for a guided Pico de Orizaba climb: what local operators charge, why international outfitters cost 4x more, and the full budget, itemized. Honest numbers from a local guide service.
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