Pico de Tancítaro

Pico de Tancítaro rises to 3,840 meters in elevation, standing as the highest peak in Michoacán state within the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.

The volcanic formation developed between 800,000 and 237,000 years ago, creating an andesitic-dacitic stratovolcano that currently maintains an extinct status.

The mountain region supports local indigenous communities who maintain traditional practices and share knowledge about the diverse ecological zones of their ancestral lands.

Visitors need proper high-altitude equipment and should check weather conditions before attempting the climb, as temperatures vary significantly with elevation changes.

The protected area encompasses 23,405 hectares and houses 207 animal species, including the Cooper's hawk and the rare blunt-headed salamander.

Location: Tancítaro

Location: Michoacán

Elevation above the sea: 3,840 m

GPS coordinates: 19.41633,-102.31950

Latest update: May 13, 2025 09:10