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Apatlaco River Waterfall – Paso de Cortés loop from Paso de Cortés

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Apatlaco River Waterfall – Paso de Cortés loop from Paso de Cortés

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Apatlaco River Waterfall – Paso de Cortés loop from Paso de Cortés

04:46

15.6km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

309 m

Pico de Orizaba Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Important: It is highly recommended to book your hiking trip in advance (free of costs). There are only limited spaces in each time slot and especially in high season it …

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6.70 km

Trout farm

Highlight • Structure

3

6.88 km

Apatlaco River Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

4

15.6 km

Paso de Cortés

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Starting point for hikes on the volcanoes. Located at 3,600 meters, the air is much thinner.

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15.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.61 km

6.21 km

1.20 km

566 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

1.21 km

210 m

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Highest point (3,880 m)

Lowest point (3,520 m)

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