Volcán Tacaná
Volcán Tacaná is an active stratovolcano that straddles the border between Chiapas in Mexico and the Western Highlands of Guatemala. It is a remote area with rugged terrain that is a popular destination for backpackers, mountain climbers, hikers, and nature watchers.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: biosphere reserve
- Description: Biosphere reserve in Mexico | designated in 2006
- Also known as: “Volcán Tacaná Biosphere Reserve”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Volcán Tacaná.
Volcán Tacaná
Volcano
The volcano Tacaná is the second highest peak in Central America at 4,060 metres, located in the Sierra Madre de Chiapas of western Guatemala and southern Mexico. It is also known in Mexico as Volcán Tacina.
Volcán Tacaná
Latitude
15.133° or 15° 7′ 59″ northLongitude
-92.109° or 92° 6′ 32″ westOpen location code
76794VMR+5CWikidata ID
Q22771843
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Japanese to Vietnamese—“Volcán Tacaná” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “タカナ火山生物圏保護区”
- Macedonian: “Биосферен резерват Вулкан Такана”
- Persian: “ذخیرهگاه زیستکره والکان”
- Vietnamese: “Khu dự trữ sinh quyển Volcán Tacaná”
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