MX · Amecameca/Iztaccíhuatl
La Joya
Operated by Iztaccíhuatl base camp
Elevation
13,047 ft
Sleeps
20
Approach
Drive-up
Approach time
0 hr
Difficulty
None
Activities
Hike
Season
Year-round (climbing season Oct-March)
Raw price
Price not listed
Per person per night
Not normalized
Booking difficulty
Moderate
Book ahead
Unknown
Cell service
No
Water source
Unknown
Data verified 2026-04-22
Notes
End of one of Mexico's highest roads at 13,047 feet (3,976 m), the base camp for climbing Iztaccíhuatl (5,230 m). No water access, no cooking facilities, no food options nearby. Pair with Altzomoni and Refugio de las Cruces higher on the route. Free basic refugio, part of the classic Mexican volcanoes itinerary.
Weather
Interactive wind, temperature, and precipitation at 13,047 ft, 19.180°N, 98.640°W. For mountain-specific forecasts, try Mountain Forecast.
Location
19.1800, -98.6400
Booking opens on the operator's own site.