Mexico’s Volcanoes: Smith & Team Enjoy Rest day in Puebla
Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 8:32 pm PT
Puebla, Mexico a city founded in April 1531 was the location of the Cinco de Mayo battle where Mexican forces defeated the French on May 5, 1862 even though they were outnumbered two to one. This is also the location where the 2026 RMI Mexican Volcano expedition team took its first day of rest after summiting volcano Ixta. Puebla is a bustling city with beautiful churches, lots of shopping, and very kind locals. Some of the RMI expedition team did sight seeing tours, some shopped for loved ones back home, and others just took it easy.
Puebla is set up in a grid system so it’s easy to navigate. Like everywhere else the team has been all the locals are excited to interact with the expedition team even know our Spanish is mediocre at best.
During our evening in Puebla the team enjoyed a group dinner where we chatted about preparations for Orizaba and discussed how each other’s days went. We also had the privilege to listen to live karaoke at the supper establishment.
Highlights of Puebla, good rest, good people, and wonderful food! The expedition team is now physically and mentally ready for Orizaba. Puebla is an absolute hidden gem of inland Mexico.
RMI Climber Jason White
