Which volcano rises near the Mexican town of Tequila, Jalisco?

Volcán de Tequila rises near the Mexican town of Tequila, Jalisco.

The volcano is a prominent landmark in the Tequila region, which lies in western Mexico. Its slopes and surrounding valleys form part of the landscape associated with blue agave cultivation and tequila production.

The town of Tequila is in Jalisco, the state responsible for most tequila production. The region’s volcanic soils, climate, and long agricultural history helped make it the center of the modern tequila industry.

Volcán de Tequila is also called the Tequila Volcano. It should not be confused with Mexico’s much larger and more famous Popocatépetl or Pico de Orizaba, both located far from the Tequila area. The volcano’s presence is one reason the landscape around Tequila has strong cultural and geographic importance.