Tallest Mountains in Mexico

Tallest Mountains in Mexico

The tallest mountains in Mexico are part of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, an active volcanic arc that spans the country from west to east. Unlike Canada’s peaks, which are concentrated in the remote north, many of Mexico’s highest summits are highly visible from major cities like Mexico City and Puebla.


Here is the list of the 10 highest mountains in Mexico.

Top 10 Highest Peaks in Mexico

RankMountainState(s)Elevation (ft)Elevation (m)
1Pico de OrizabaVeracruz / Puebla18,4915,636
2PopocatépetlMéxico / Morelos / Puebla17,8025,426
3IztaccíhuatlMéxico / Puebla17,1595,230
4Nevado de TolucaMéxico15,3874,680
5Sierra NegraPuebla15,0264,580
6La MalincheTlaxcala / Puebla14,5344,430
7Nevado de ColimaJalisco14,0094,270
8Cofre de PeroteVeracruz13,8454,220
9Cerro TlálocMéxico13,6154,150
10Volcán TacanáChiapas (Border with Guatemala)13,3204,060