Overview

Popocatépetl rises to 5,426 m in Mexico, within the the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt of North America. It was first climbed in 1519.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• Volcanic and lava terrain — craters, cinder cones and cooled flows.
• High altitude: 5,000–7,000 m, with thin air and permanent snow.

Key facts

• Elevation：5,426 m
• Location：Mexico
• Continent：North America
• Range：the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt
• Coordinates：19°01′N 98°37′W
• First ascent：1519