POPOCATEPETL AND IXTACCIHUATL—FARRINGTON. 79 
The expenses of the trip will of course vary with the number in 
the party, but are proportionately smaller the larger the number. 
The average price for a mounted guide is $3 per day, Mexican 
money,* for foot guides or feons $1.50, for a saddle horse $2, and a 
pack mule $1. One of each of these is needed for an ascent bya 
single person, but fora larger number only one or two foot guides need 
be taken. If it is desired to descend to the bottom of the crater, 
though, five or six geons or Indian servants must be taken to work the 
windlass. There are also a few other sundries to be reckoned, such 
as leather for sandals, cloth for wrapping the feet and colored glasses, 
but these are only small items. 
A partial ascent of either of the mountains can well be made for 
the sake only of the magnificent views and charming scenery to be 
gained. The complete ascent is, however, a more serious matter and 
should never be undertaken by persons not in vigorous health, or by 
any one having any weakness of the heart or lungs. 
*One dollar in Mexican money equals 54 cents United States currency at the present rate of 
exchange. 
