Geography: Mountains

Pico de Orizaba (Citlaltépetl)

Popocatépetl

In the diverse and extensive landscapes of Mexico, towering mountain ranges have profoundly shaped the nation's culture, history, and identity. Many of these majestic summits serve as vital water sources, acting as the headwaters of rivers that flow downstream and nurture communities, agriculture, and livelihoods. Throughout Mexico's history, certain peaks have offered strategic advantages as natural fortifications, providing shelter to civilizations and communities striving for dominance in the region. These mountain ranges have played pivotal roles in shaping trade routes and influencing patterns of human migration, while also evolving into symbols of strength, endurance, and resilience within Mexico's folklore, literature, and art.

The table below offers information about Mexico's major mountain peaks.

Highest Peaks	Elevation	Mountain Range	Type of Range
Pico de Orizaba (Citlaltépetl)	5,636 m (18,491 ft)	Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt	Volcanic
Popocatépetl	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt	Volcanic
Iztaccíhuatl	5,230 m (17,160 ft)	Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt	Volcanic
Nevado de Toluca	4,680 m (15,350 ft)	Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt	Volcanic
Sierra Negra	4,580 m (15,030 ft)	Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt	Volcanic
La Malinche	4,461 m (14,636 ft)	Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt	Volcanic
Nevado de Colima	4,270 m (14,009 ft)	Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt	Volcanic
Cofre de Perote	4,200 m (13,780 ft)	Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt	Volcanic
Mount Tlaloc	4120 m (13,517 ft)	Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt	Volcanic
Volcán Tacaná	4,060 m (13,320 ft)	Sierra Madre de Chiapas	Volcanic