View from Tlaxcallan (IMAGE) North Carolina State University Caption Here is a view to the west from the heights of Tlaxcallan. The active volcano, Popocatepetl, is visible in the background. Credit Lane Fargher Usage Restrictions Credit must be given. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.