Mexico is considered as one of only 18 countries in the world which is categorized as megadiverse. This category is used to describe countries that have "extreme diversity" among its Earth species. In fact, Mexico has several active volcanoes that are attributed for its being megadiverse. There are three mountain ranges that can be found in this country that formed volcanic axis - Sierra Madre del Sur, Sierra Madre Occidental, and Sierra Madre Oriental. Most of the Mexcian famous volcanoes are located along the volcanic axis.
One of the famous volcanoes in Mexico is Pico de Orizaba. Located in the city of Orizaba, this volcano is also known as Citlatepetl and the highest Mexican mountain and the third highest in the whole of North America. Its height is estimated at 5,700 meters. The last eruption of Pico de Orizaba happened during the 17th century. The best season to visit this volcano and climb it is between the months of December to April.
In addition, the second highest Mexican volcano is Popocatepetl with an estimated height of 5,400 meters. The name Popocatepetl refers to the Aztec name ''smoking mountain." For the last 600 years, Popocatepetl has erupted numerous times. It has a crater of 250 to 450 meters. This volcano is located forty miles to the northern-eastern side of Mexico City.
Lastly, there's also Iztaccihuatl which is the third highest volcano in Mexico. Its height is estimated at 5,230 meters. The name Iztaccihuatl means "woman in white" because the four peaks of the volcano look like the head, knees, feet, and chest of a woman who is sleeping. The volcano is located forty miles from the south-east region of Mexico City.
Pollux Parker is an adventurer who loves discovering secret island getaways in each country he visits. Pollux also likes to collect Mexican flag and buy Mexican flag.
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