Volcán Tacaná, Stratovolcano at Guatemala-Mexico border.
Located in the Sierra Madre de Chiapas, Volcán Tacaná rises to 4,092 meters as the second highest peak in Central America.
The volcano's most significant explosive activity occurred around 70 AD, with subsequent minor phreatic eruptions recorded between 1986 and 1988.
Indigenous communities from both Guatemala and Mexico consider the mountain a sacred site, with its name originating from Nahuatl meaning 'place of the bulldog'.
Climbing routes start from either Union Juarez in Mexico or Sibinal in Guatemala, requiring two days to reach the summit with experienced local guides.
From its peak, climbers observe the entire Central American Volcanic Arc, extending from Guatemala through Mexico, with the Pacific Ocean on the horizon.
Location: San Marcos Department
Elevation above the sea: 4,064 m
GPS coordinates: 15.13248,-92.10842
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:08
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