Malinche Volcano, Huamantla

La Malinche, also known as Matlalcueye or Malintzin, is an active volcano located in the states of Tlaxcala and Puebla in Mexico. Officially, its summit reaches 4,461 metres above sea level, though it is generally considered to be closer to 4,440 metres, using GPS measurements. It is the highest peak in Tlaxcala, the fifth-highest in Puebla, the sixth-highest in Mexico, the 23rd-highest in North America, and the 252nd-highest in the world. Its height above nearby cities varies from 1,908 metres above Huamantla, 2,461 metres above Villa Vicente Guerrero, 2,221 metres above Tlaxcala, to 2,299 metres above Puebla. The summit is 22.4 kilometres from Tlaxcala, 28.3 kilometres from Puebla, and 118 kilometres from Mexico City. The climate is cold near the summit and mild on the lower slopes. ()