Cerro Ajusco

Ajusco is a 3,930 m (12,894 ft) lava dome volcano located in the Tlalpan borough of Mexico City, Mexico. It is the city's highest point. Ajusco is a Náhuatl word that means "source of waters" or "watered grove," and the Lerma and Balsas rivers get some of their water from here. In addition, the flow from all of the remaining strong springs in the vicinity of the peak is captured to supplement Mexico City's water supply.

Ajusco is a Pliocene-Pleistocene lava dome complex surrounded by block and ash flow deposits.

Ajusco is part of the Sierra de Ajusco-Chichinauhtzin volcanic mountain chain, which includes Xitle (3,128 m or 10,262 ft), Tláloc (3,690 m or 12,106 ft), Pelado (3,620 m or 11,877 ft), Cuautzin (3,510 m or 11,516 ft), and Chichinautzin (3,470 m or 11,385 ft). This range is part of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, which runs through central Mexico and contains the highest peaks in the country.

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Elevation: 3,930 m (12,890 ft)