The Popocatepetl is a volcano that has captured attention since prehispanic times and until know for is activity, size and story. It is one of the highest volcanoes in Mexico as well as one of the most active. The fact that the is a large population living around this volcano makes it even more dangerous.
The name “Popocatepetl” was given by the Aztecs, it means “smoking mountain”. They gave it this name because during their empire the Aztecs were able to witness options. The Popocatepetl has a neighboo volcano, the Iztaccihuatl. Ancient people had a lot of respect for this volcanos. Specially the Aztecs since those volcanoes are located in what used to be the capital of this empire. There is also a tale for this two volcanos. It is a
The name “Popocatepetl” was given by the Aztecs, it means “smoking mountain”. They gave it this name because during their empire the Aztecs were able to witness options. The Popocatepetl has a neighboo volcano, the Iztaccihuatl. Ancient people had a lot of respect for this volcanos. Specially the Aztecs since those volcanoes are located in what used to be the capital of this empire. There is also a tale for this two volcanos. It is a