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Cofre de Perote

Cofre de Perote (Nauhcampatépetl)

Information

Elevation: 4.282 m
Country: Meksiko (MX)
Location / Range: Sabuk Vulkanik Trans-Meksiko (Eje Volcánico Transversal), Taman Nasional Cofre de Perote, Negara Bagian Veracruz
Mountain type: Gunung berapi perisai/tak aktif — salah satu puncak tertinggi Meksiko (dikenal juga sebagai Nauhcampatépetl, 'gunung persegi empat' dalam bahasa Nahuatl)
Volcanic?: Yes — volcano
Coordinates: 19.4919, -97.1500
Difficulty: Sedang–berat (day hike ketinggian tinggi; jalur utama ~12 km, aklimatisasi disarankan)
Best Season: Musim kemarau November–April; puncak bisa membeku dan berkabut
Permits & Rules: Kawasan Taman Nasional Cofre de Perote; akses lazim lewat desa El Conejo, tanpa izin teknis khusus
Hazards: Penyakit ketinggian di atas 4.000 m, kabut & suhu beku di puncak, angin kencang, bagian scrambling batu (mis. 'Espinazo del Diablo'), jalur berbatu

Description

Cofre de Perote (4,282 m), called Nauhcampatépetl or 'four-sided mountain' in Nahuatl, is one of Mexico's highest peaks and stands at the eastern end of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt in the State of Veracruz. Its summit block resembling a stone chest (cofre) gives this dormant volcano its name. The area is protected as Cofre de Perote National Park. The main route usually begins at the village of El Conejo and runs about 12 km through dense pine forest to the rocky summit, with more challenging alternatives such as the 'Espinazo del Diablo'. Although technically less difficult than Mexico's high glaciated peaks, the altitude above 4,000 m, fog, freezing temperatures and strong winds still demand acclimatisation and an early start. The summit opens onto sweeping views of the Veracruz highlands and, on a clear day, Pico de Orizaba.

Gallery

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Routes

Espinazo del Diablo

Berat (scrambling, paparan)

1 hari (lebih menantang)

A more intense and challenging alternative to the summit of Cofre de Perote, crossing the rocky 'Espinazo del Diablo' (Devil's Spine) ridge with more scrambling and exposure. For hikers seeking more of a challenge than the El Conejo route.

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Ruta El Conejo (jalur utama)

Sedang–berat (ketinggian tinggi)

1 hari (~4 jam naik)

The main route, starting from the village of El Conejo and covering about 12 km through dense pine forest to the summit rock block (~4,282 m). Not very technical, but the altitude, fog and freezing summit temperatures demand acclimatisation and an early start.

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Climbing Experiences

Climbing Cofre de Perote / Nauhcampatépetl (4,282 m) in Veracruz is usually a high-altitude day hike via the main route from the village of El Conejo (~12 km) to the summit rock block, or via more challenging alternatives such as the 'Espinazo del Diablo'. Trip reports stress the dense pine forest lower down, the altitude above 4,000 m that demands acclimatisation, fog and freezing temperatures at the top, and some rock scrambling near the summit. The videos below capture various ascent routes and the panoramas of the Veracruz highlands.

References

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