You might look into the Copper Canyon, but it is probably not a good
idea to wander around there by yourself, safer with a guide or a group.
There is some drug activity in the area.
You could hike up one of the volcanoes. La Malinche is near Puebla,
14000 ft, straightforward hike. Popo is closed, still erupting. Izta
is open, 17000 ft, but probably need an ice ax and crampons. Orizaba is
more challenging, also more dangerous, 18000 ft. Of course you could
hike in the area around the volcanoes, the hazards generally start when
you hit the snow and ice. Allow a few days to get acclimatized to the
altitude before you go high.
The Huasteca is known for adventure travel, few Americans go there, lots
of river rafting, etc. (The Huasteca is a region comprising parts of
Taumaulipas, Veracruz, San Luis Potosi, Queretero, and I think one more
state). I would probably not suggest going to the Huasteca without
speaking some Spanish, since I don't think there are a lot of Americans
there, but it depends on how much adventure you want. ;-)
Mexico has no shortage of biosphere preserves, most of which have
hiking, but again few Americans go to them. The Baja has hiking as
well, but the desert has its own challenges. My impression is that
these areas are not well developed, so map and compass skills might be
required.
Lots of possibilities. As far as giving you detailed information from
personal experience, I could help you with the volcanoes.
Richard
sensei.mike@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
> I am considering going to mexico over spring break and I would like to
> do something involving hiking (or an "adventure trip" as some would
> call it). Any ideas as to where I could get some info for a trip like
> this?
> Thanks
> Mike
>
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