我愛火山 I love volcanoes (I) - Popocatépetl

Living in Mexico City, you will get used to have some slight shaking motion daily with the nearby volcanoes.  After the serious earthquake in 1985,  many buildings are required to be earthquake proof.  During the days when the volcano is less active, it is allowed to get closer to see the beautiful summit of Popocatépetl (5452m)

在墨西哥城生活，你會習慣每天因附近火山而有一些輕微的搖晃震動。在1985年嚴重的地震發生後，許多建築物都必須經過抗震測試。當火山活動少的日子，可以更接近地看到美麗的波波卡特佩特火山（5452米）

I have visited the easily accessible Amecameca to do a day trip but you may also choose to stay there for 1 or 2 nights with camping along the hiking trail from La Joya.
(Of course, dont forget to hire a trekking guide if you want to climb the volcano).

我就到過交通方便的Amecameca，玩了一天；但你也可以選擇在那裡留上1或2晚，從La Joya沿登山步道露營。
（當然，如果你想攀登火山，不要忘了聘請一個當地行山的導遊）。

Plaza

stuff selling in Market

The seed is kept in winter for planting

The man sleeping on the tomb!!!!

=================Practical Information 實用資料 =======================

1. Amecameca is the popular access point to Popocatépetl from Mexico by 2 hours in bus.

And then you may take shared transport or taxi to Paso de Cortés (3650m) to appreciate the summit.

2. Shared van is available only occasionally, so car rental or taking taxi is necessary.  (I tried bargaining and taxi return price is around 300MXN at Feb 2012)

3. The plaza in Amecameca is with a market selling many stuff and many food stalls where the beautiful church stands under the beautiful scenery of volcano.  A typical food made is Cecina.