Volcanoes in Mexico there are manysome remain active and others turned off their fumaroles centuries ago, but their silhouettes continue to accompany the Skyline Mexican. Between mountain ranges, mountains and lava channels, the country is rich in orography, which although, the growth of cities and urbanization have been modifying the landscape, These volcanic milestones do not lose their power or splendor.
There are all sizes, there are those that compete in height against other elevations of the continent, and those that rise almost shyly in their remote regions. What they do share among them is that they are distributed in the central axis of Mexico, and that grant them a visit to practice some sport, or simply enjoy their views, is a plan with guaranteed success. Listed by size, of the most imposing to the smallest, These are the volcanoes in Mexico that must be visited at least once in life.
The Pico de Orizaba is the highest volcano in Mexico, and there are many sports activities around it.Jon Hieb / Unspash.
1. Orizaba peak
5,636 meters
When talking about volcanoes in Mexicothe famous Pico de Orizaba, or Citlaraltépetl always arises in the conversation, as many call it. Orizaba peak is the largest volcano in Mexicowith more than five meters high, and also occupies the third place in the American continent, and the seventh position worldwide.
Erected in the state of Veracruz, the top of the Lord of the volcanoes in Mexico He is usually snowy and his crater off since 1846. known as the «Monte de la Estrella», for the soul of Quetzalcoatl that amounted to the sky as a quetzal and positioned himself as a bright star, This volcano receives thousands of visits to hiking, mountaineering or spending a pleasant weekend in its homonym park.