Volcan Pico de Orizaba is on the border of Puebla and Veracruz states in south-central Mexico. It is the third highest mountain in North America, behind Denali in Alaska and Mount Logan in Utah. According to NASA’s Earth Observatory, it is the highest volcano in North America.
Category: Veracruz
The eastern state of Veracruz is famed for its long coastline on the Gulf of Mexico. Bordering the states of Tamaulipas, Oaxaca, San Luis Potosi, Puebla, Chiapas, Hidalgo, and Tabasco, Veracruz is a particularly notable state for many reasons including its landscape, cuisine, history, and cultural appeal.
The Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt
While many know the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt as the Sierra Nevada or the Snowy Mountain Range, it is officially called the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.