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Lagoon of the Moon – Nevado de Toluca loop from Nevado de Toluca

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Lagoon of the Moon – Nevado de Toluca loop from Nevado de Toluca

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Lagoon of the Moon – Nevado de Toluca loop from Nevado de Toluca

02:25

6.76km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna Nevado de Toluca

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54 m

Las Plumas Mountain Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Las Plumas: This is the ideal location if you want to have an early start to any foray onto Nevado Toluca. There are two state run small self-contained hostels at Las Plumas. One sleeps eight and one sleeps four. There is also a small shop and there is a state employed guardian* on site 24/7.
Cabin 1 - Sleeps four persons in two lockable rooms, has toilets, showers and a sink/cooking area.
Cabin 2 - Sleeps four in one lockable room and has a toilet, shower and a sink/cooking area.
Price – 100 pesos per person per night (2010)
Contact: Unfortunately Las Plumas has no web site, telephone number or any other way that you can contact them to book the cabins. The rooms are let on a first come first serve basis.

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122 m

Nevado de Toluca National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

946 m

Laguna del Sol, Nevado de Toluca

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful spot here to look ahead and see what’s in front of you. Stunning panoramic view!

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1.70 km

Lagoon of the Moon

Highlight • Lake

Reaching the summit by bike is a challenge at altitude. Reaching over 4,200 meters, the incline, the sandy road, and the strong mountain wind will make your heart race, but the fruits of your effort will be truly worth it with these spectacular views.
Be careful of the cold, which you won't feel on the way up due to the effort, and of the sun, which will inadvertently burn your skin if you're careless. Hydration is essential to achieving this feat and maintaining active body calories.
The lagoon, formed by freshwater from melting snow and mountain filtrations, measures 200 meters long by 75 meters wide.

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