Volcán Tacaná
The volcano Tacaná is the second highest peak in Central America at 4,060 metres (13,320 ft), located in the Sierra Madre de Chiapas of northern Guatemala and southern Mexico. It is also known in Mexico as Volcán Tacina.
| Volcán Tacaná | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,060 m (13,320 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,030 m (3,380 ft) |
| Listing | |
| Coordinates | 15°07′57″N 92°06′31″W |
| Geography | |
Volcán Tacaná | |
| Parent range | Sierra Madre de Chiapas |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc | Central America Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | May 1986 |
Location on the border between Mexico and Guatemala.
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