Overview

Iztaccíhuatl rises to 5,230 m in Mexico, within the the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt of North America. It was first climbed in 1889.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• High altitude: 5,000–7,000 m, with thin air and permanent snow.

Key facts

• Elevation：5,230 m
• Location：Mexico
• Continent：North America
• Range：the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt
• Coordinates：19°11′N 98°38′W
• First ascent：1889