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Volcán Tacaná

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rainforests, subsistence farming villages, up ancient magma flows, and rock-filled temperate forests before reaching the top of the lowest caldera. From there the final stretch to the summit provides panoramic views high above the clouds as the tree-line gradually diminishes with altitude. Several major volcanos within the Central American Volcanic Arch including
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Tacaná is part of the Central American Core volcanic chain, which contains fragile ecosystems and rich biodiversity of cultural, scientific, economic and biological relevance, particularly in the high mountain ecosystem. Its landscapes and volcanic edifice present geophysical features of great
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The second route is from the Mexican side, from El Carmen, Talismán bridge, Cacahoatán, and Unión Juárez by vehicle, and from there on foot. This route crosses into Guatemala and has been described as one of the most interesting hikes in Central America, leading up winding paths through lush
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The summit of Tacaná can be reached in about 10 hours. There are two approaches to the mountain. One is from Finca Navidad, south of the volcano, passing through Tojquián Grande, on the Guatemalan side, and moving parallel to the border with Mexico.
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Map of the Central America volcanic arc, with captions showing the location of several volcanoes. Tacaná is the first large volcano, at the top of the row of captioned volcanoes on this image.
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Tacaná is the first of hundreds of volcanoes in a 1,500 km (930 mi) km row, arranged NW to SE, parallel to the Pacific Ocean coast of
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in May — but it is still considered as dangerous to more than 250,000 people residing in the area.
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of Tacaná took place in historical times. Its most powerful known explosive activity, which included
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is the second highest peak in Central America at 4,060 metres (13,320 ft), located in the
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in Guatemala, the valley drains through Mexico to the Pacific Ocean. Consequently,
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The agricultural valley at its NNE foothills is covered with thick deposits of
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could be dangerous to those in their path in both countries.
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Note: volcanoes are ordered from north-west to south-east.
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Its last known eruption was registered in 1986 — a small
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The 126 highest major summits of greater North America
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Location on the border between Mexico and Guatemala.
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Index


Elevation
Prominence
Listing
North America highest peaks
Coordinates
15°07′57″N 92°06′31″W / 15.13250°N 92.10861°W / 15.13250; -92.10861
Volcán Tacaná is located in Central America
San Marcos
Guatemala
Chiapas
Mexico
Parent range
Sierra Madre de Chiapas
Mountain type
Stratovolcano
Volcanic arc
Central America Volcanic Arc
Last eruption
Volcán Tacaná is located in Mexico
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Sierra Madre de Chiapas
Guatemala
Mexico
Tacaná
San Marcos Department
Cacahoatán
Unión Juárez
Chiapas
phreatic eruption

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