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Volcán Tacaná

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas, Mexico

Photo: Eduardo Robles Pacheco, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Volcán Tacaná is an active stratovolcano that straddles the border between Chiapas in Mexico and the Western Highlands of Guatemala. It is a remote area with rugged terrain that is a popular destination for backpackers, mountain climbers, hikers, and nature watchers. The volcano and its nearby slopes are protected natural areas that constitute a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

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There are two entrances to the park, one on each side of the border:

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UnderstandTacana is the northernmost volcano in a string of volcanos that runs along the Pacific coast of Central America. Geologists call this group of volcanoes the Central America Volcanic Arc.

Get inThere are two entrances to the park, one on each side of the border:

EatNo food for sale on the mountain. Bring enough for at least two days.

DrinkNo potable water on the mountain. Bring several liters.

SleepThere are two established camping areas with bunkhouse shelters but not much else.

Stay safeThis is a challenging place to visit that best rewards the experienced outdoorsman with advanced skills in mountaineering.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Volcán Tacaná" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Volcán Tacaná Biosphere Reserve", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: Eduardo Robles Pacheco, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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