Volcán Tacaná
Guatemala, San Marcos
Volcán Tacaná
LocationGuatemala, San Marcos
RegionSan Marcos
TypePermanent Veda Zone
Coordinates15.1300°, -92.1100°
Established1956
Area28.71
Nearest CitySan Marcos (50 km)
About Volcán Tacaná
Central America's second-highest volcano at 4,092 meters, straddling the Guatemala-Mexico border. The permanent veda zone protects cloud forest, páramo-like grasslands, and fumarolic activity on the slopes of this potentially active stratovolcano.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Volcán Tacaná located?
Volcán Tacaná is located in San Marcos, Guatemala at coordinates 15.13, -92.11.
How do I get to Volcán Tacaná?
To get to Volcán Tacaná, the nearest city is San Marcos (50 km).
How large is Volcán Tacaná?
Volcán Tacaná covers approximately 28.71 square kilometers (11 square miles).
When was Volcán Tacaná established?
Volcán Tacaná was established in 1956.