Where Is Popocatépetl Volcano Located in Mexico?

Popocatépetl (Nahuatl: "Smoking Mountain") is an active stratovolcano in central Mexico, straddling the borders of three states:

• México (State of Mexico)
• Puebla
• Morelos

Key Facts

• Elevation: 5,426 m (17,802 ft) — 2nd highest peak in Mexico (after Pico de Orizaba).
• Distance from Mexico City: ~70 km (43 mi) southeast — visible on clear days.
• Status: Active; frequent emissions, periodic eruptions (major in 1994, 2000, 2019, ongoing).
• Monitoring: CENAPRED operates 24/7 surveillance (cameras, seismicity, gas).
• Protected area: Part of Izta-Popo Zoquiapan National Park (with neighboring Iztaccíhuatl).

On a map: Look southeast of Mexico City, between the valleys of Puebla and Cuernavaca, on the México/Puebla/Morelos tri-border.