The La Malinche National Park is located in the states of Puebla and Tlaxcala east of Mexico City, about 44km from the state capital of Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala. The park conatins the volcano called La Malinche or Matlalcueitl," which is frequently used for training and acclimatization by mountaineers who wish to climb the higher volcanos in the area. The volcano has an elevation of 4462 meters above sea level (14,640 ft).[1]
The volcano's slope is gentle, and its vicinity to Mexico City makes it a popular weekend destination. There is a paved road that goes to the top of the volcano. The "Centro Vacacional IMSS La Malintzi" on the volcano has 40 cabins, a camping area and some recreational facilities.[1]