215. La leyenda del Popocatépetl

215. La leyenda del Popocatépetl

March 9, 2026 · 17 min

About this episode

In this episode, Marta shares a beloved legend from Mexico about the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, marking the end of the series on legends from the Spanish-speaking world.

Welcome to ¡Cuéntame!, the podcast that helps you practice and improve your Spanish through stories from the Spanish-speaking world. In this episode, Marta shares a very special story. Not only is it one of her favorite legends, it is also the final episode in the series of legends from the Spanish-speaking world. Today’s legend comes from Mexico and tells the tragic and beautiful story behind two of the country’s most famous volcanoes: Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. According to the legend, these volcanoes were once two people deeply in love. If you are interested in learning more about it, ⁠ ⁠check out ⁠⁠ the short novel for intermediate Spanish learners that I wrote! If you enjoy ¡Cuéntame!, please consider rating the podcast, sharing it with a friend or colleague, and helping other Spanish learners discover the show. And, if you want to take a virtual Spanish class with me, click ⁠ ⁠here!⁠⁠ ⁠📧Email the show⁠ ⁠⁠ Buy Me a Coffee ⁠⁠ to support the podcast ⁠ ⁠ Join the Facebook Group⁠⁠ Follow along on ⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠⁠ and ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ You can also send a voice message in Spanish or English to 1-920-361-3329 to participate in upcoming episodes!

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