Hey there,

Anyone know how to get to the Canchola's or to Senor Reyes' place once in Tlachichuca?

Woodie

To the Limon's:
While standing facing the church (blue and white) and being at the opposite end of the square (as far away from the church as possible) turn 90 degrees right and leave straight out of the square. Stay on this street until you see a 4 way intersection where the opposite corner on the right is an empty lot. Turn right and go 30 yards. Limon's compound is on the right. Ring bell/buzzer.

It should only take 5 minutes (without a ton of gear) to get there from the square. Cheers!

Haliku,

Thank you very much. I also appreciated your trip reports and info on the sites for Ixta and Orizaba!

Woodie

I stayed at Canchola's in November, they are nice there. I payed some kids a few pesos to take me there from the town square, although it is only a few blocks away.

Justin,

Not yet, I leave for Puebla Friday. I'm going to Ixta first. I'll post my trip report after I get back. I'm driving myself, so transportation hopefully won't be a problem. I'm pretty excited to get out there after working a week of nights!

Woodie

Good luck!

Edit: Congrats on making it a successful trip!

Thanks guys for all of the help. I summited Ixta and Orizaba without any problems (I had great weather). Summit logs and trip reports to follow.

Woodie

Douc,

I rented a car and drove myself; I didn't really have much trouble- except after missing the turn off to Chalco and winding-up in Mexico City- ouch! I met some Americans in Tlachichuca including a guy from Salt Lake who is interested in Aconcagua sometime in the near future. My plans are to go to Ecuador next fall for Cotopaxi and Chimborazo possibly with "Oso" from Tlachichuca- he doesn't require a prior crevasse rescue course, provides fixed ropes and teaches crevasse skills on his trips to South America where they might be needed. He is very reasonable cost-wise and a nice guy. Check out his website, he does Aconcagua climbs too ~ $2,800. If you are interested in Ecuador (or something that doesn't require not showering 2-3 weeks!) let me know!

Woodie