What is the name of the active volcano in Forza Horizon 5?

The active volcano in Forza Horizon 5 is called La Gran Caldera.

La Gran Caldera dominates the northern part of the game’s fictionalised Mexico map and is one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks. Players can drive up its winding roads and off-road trails, reaching the highest point featured in any Forza Horizon game at the time of release. Its slopes transition through rocky terrain, snow-covered upper areas, and broad views across the surrounding landscape.

The volcano is central to the game’s opening experience. Early in the campaign, players begin an expedition at the summit, using the dramatic setting to introduce the Mexican environment and the game’s expanded scale. La Gran Caldera also appears in races, exploration challenges, barn-find searches, and seasonal activities.

The name can be confusing because “caldera” is a geological term for a large volcanic depression, not simply a synonym for mountain. The game’s volcano is fictional rather than an official real-world Mexican volcano, although its landscape draws inspiration from Mexico’s varied volcanic terrain. It should also not be confused with Vesuvius or Kīlauea, which are real volcanoes outside the game’s setting.