Pico de Orizaba
CountryMexico
TypeStratovolcano
Elevation5636 m
Last EruptionDormant
About Pico de Orizaba
The highest mountain in Mexico and the third highest in North America. Also known as Citlaltepetl (Star Mountain). Last erupted around 1687. It has 9 glaciers that are rapidly retreating. Popular climbing destination.
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