Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, also known as Izta-Popo Zoquiapan National Park, is a national park in Mexico on the border of the states of México, Puebla, and Morelos. The park protects 39,819.08 hectares (98,395.1 acres), surrounding Mexico's second- and third-highest peaks, the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes (respectively 5,426 m (17,802 ft) and 5,230 m (17,160 ft)) as well as the area of the Hacienda de Zoquiapán, and its annexed areas (anexas) of Zoquiapan, Ixtlahuacán, and the Frío de Juárez River.
| Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park | |
|---|---|
| Parque Nacional Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl | |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Aerial view of Iztaccíhuatl (left) and Popocatépetl | |
| Location | México, Puebla, and Morelos, Mexico |
| Nearest city | Mexico City |
| Coordinates | 19°14′10″N 98°39′48″W |
| Area | 39,819.08 ha (98,395.1 acres) |
| Established | November 8, 1935 |
| Governing body | National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP) |
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