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Pico de Tancitaro (3842m)

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Pico de Tancitaro stands at 3842 meters in Mexico, part of the Sierra Madre, North America. This peak is classified as a volcanic.

Pico de Tancitaro — 3,842m — Mexico — watercolor illustration
Elevation
3842 m
Prominence
— m
Coordinates
19.396944, -102.303889
Type
volcanic

Elevation Comparison

Sea Level 0 m Ben Nevis 1,345 m Mont Blanc 4,808 m Denali 6,190 m Mt. Everest 8,849 m Pico de Tancitaro 3842 m

About This Mountain

Pico de Tancitaro (3842m) is a volcanic peak in the Sierra Madre, Mexico. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A prominent Mexican stratovolcano visible from major cities, with a classic cone and seasonal climbing conditions.

Routes

Normal Route (Pico de Tancitaro) 2
10.00 km · 5.0h

Seasonal Conditions

January
—°C
3/5
February
-5°C
3/5
March
-5°C
3/5
April
-5°C
3/5
May
-7°C
3/5
June
-2°C
4/5
July
—°C
3/5
August
3°C
4/5
September
4°C
4/5
October
8°C
4/5
November
6°C
4/5
December
5°C
4/5

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

Topographic contour map of Pico de Tancitaro (3842m)

The topographic contour map of Pico de Tancitaro (3842m) in the Sierra Madre shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 100m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 500m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 3,842m summit).

Elevation Profile

Elevation profile of Pico de Tancitaro (3842m)

The east–west elevation profile of Pico de Tancitaro (3842m) in the Sierra Madre shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 3,842m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.

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