Pacaya volcano.
Pacaya volcano. Guatemala.
The Pacaya is an active volcano located in the municipality of San Vicente Pacaya in the Department of Escuintla, Guatemala. It is unknown how many thousands of years ago erupted for the first time, but at least 23 eruptions have been recorded since the time of Spanish colonization of America in Guatemala. After being asleep for a century, he erupted violently in 1965 and has since been in constant eruptive activity. On July 20, 1963 was declared a national park and is a place of foreign and national tourist attraction. It is located 47.5 km south of Guatemala City, can be visited from the city of Antigua Guatemala or the city of Guatemala itself. It is one of the most recommended volcanoes for its easy ascent and beautiful view.
The Pacaya volcano, south of Guatemala City, is one of the most active volcanoes in all Central America and easily accessible with a height of 2552 masl. For more than 50 years, the volcano has maintained a moderate eruptive phase that has produced frequent and impressive eruptions; With an average of a strong eruption every year and signs of activity every day of the week. It is one of the most recommended volcanoes for your visit, for its easy ascent and beautiful views.
The ascent to the area known as the Plateau (maximum point) is an easy hike with some medium difficulty points that offers wonderful panoramic views and an environment rich in eruptive history and natural resources.
Pacaya volcano. Guatemala.