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Guatemala Volcan Santiaguito

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Hiking Volcan Santiaguito will be a once in a lifetime experience of watching one of the most most active volcanoes in the world. With its elevation of 3,771.9 meters (12,375 ft), this volcano is located in the south foot of Volcan Santa Maria, surrounded by a mountainous zone, near the city of Quetzaltenango. In 1902, it generated one of the largest eruptions in the world which destroyed several villages south of it.

Photography Tips

The place is windy and can be quite cold

Travel Information

From Quetzaltenango you have to take a guide. The route is for 4x4 vehicles in the forest

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Daytime in fall

Sunrise & Sunset 06:26 - 17:44 | current local time: 20:13

Photo Themes Santiaguito volcano

Locations Quetzaltenango

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