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It looks like she’s having a blast.

A woman is trying to set a world record by living on top of a volcano for a month.

Perla Tijerina is living on Pico de Orizaba, the highest peak in Mexico and the tallest volcano in North America.

The 31-year-old will live 18,620 feet above sea level for 32 days — a feat she’s excited to accomplish.

“I like to test my mental strength,” Tijerina, from Saltillo, Mexico, told NeedToKnow.online.

She’s calling this challenge the “high-rise woman.” Tijerina is working through the struggles of living on a volcano such as violent winds, electrical storms, hypothermia and mountain sickness.


  Perla Tijerina at the start of her mission. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_ Perla Tijerina at the start of her mission. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_

  Tijerina is living on Pico de Orizaba. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_ Tijerina is living on Pico de Orizaba. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_

  Tijerina is working through the struggles of living on a volcano such as violent winds, electrical storms, hypothermia and mountain sickness. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_ Tijerina is working through the struggles of living on a volcano such as violent winds, electrical storms, hypothermia and mountain sickness. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_

  She’s calling this challenge the “high-rise woman.” Jam Press/@perlatijerina_ She’s calling this challenge the “high-rise woman.” Jam Press/@perlatijerina_

Before embarking on her journey, Tijerina made sure to pack some things from home to keep her from being bored and feeling alone.

“I am never alone, I have too many books to read, and I meditate,” she shared. “I have the Bible that I read at all times to keep me spiritually and mentally strong.”

She shares her adventures on her Instagram page @perlatijerina_ where she has over 2,500 followers.


  Tijerina made sure to pack some things from home to keep her from being bored and feeling alone. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_ Tijerina made sure to pack some things from home to keep her from being bored and feeling alone. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_

  Tijerina shares her adventures on her Instagram page @perlatijerina_ where she has over 2,500 followers. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_ Tijerina shares her adventures on her Instagram page @perlatijerina_ where she has over 2,500 followers. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_

  Views from Tijerina’s campsite on Pico de Orizaba. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_ Views from Tijerina’s campsite on Pico de Orizaba. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_

  Pico de Orizaba is the highest peak in Mexico and the tallest volcano in North America. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_ Pico de Orizaba is the highest peak in Mexico and the tallest volcano in North America. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_

  Tijerina at her camp on Pico de Orizaba. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_ Tijerina at her camp on Pico de Orizaba. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_

In one video with 19,300 views, she explains and introduces her followers to her experience.

Along with beating a world record, Tijerina hopes to inspire other women.

“I want to be an inspiration for all those women who are looking for a motivation that encourages them to continue making an effort, to be constant and not to give up despite the obstacles.”


  Tijerina on previous expeditions. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_ Tijerina on previous expeditions. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_

  Tijerina is trying to break a world record. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_ Tijerina is trying to break a world record. Jam Press/@perlatijerina_
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