Pacaya Volcano/Volcán de Pacaya

Pacaya volcano is approximately a 90 minute drive from Guatemala City and Antigua.

Photo by Karen Ayala ©

 

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Pacaya Volcano Hike
Early in the morning, meeting with your guide and private transport to drive towards Pacaya Volcano National Park.

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Pacaya volcano represents the strength of our land. Its eruptions and constant activity fills Guatemala with life and fertility.

To hike this active volcano is an experience you´ll never forget as it is active with the opportunity to roast a marshmallow in its lava spill!

Pacaya has a level 2 difficulty. Making it accessible to the average person. At night is possible to appreciate the lava that comes out of its active crater "McKenney Cone".

Pacaya is not as tall as other volcanoes, but it includes two important calderas: Lake Amatitlán and Calderas lagoon.

Don´t miss the adventure of seeing this interesting volcano whether hiking it or riding a horse.

Live the adventure!!

Location

Enjoy this journey with us...

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  • Thermal springs
  • Lake Amatitlán
  • Calderas lagoon
  • zipline Calderas
  • Geothermic Station
  • San Francisco de Sales
  • El Cedro Concepción
  • San Vicente Pacaya
  • Palín.

Information

Region: Centre
Location: Escuintla, San Vicente Pacaya, San Vicente Pacayá,Aldea
Geography:
  • Altitude (Above sea level): 2,800 mts.
  • Vegetation: Oaks and latifoliated forest
Distance to capital city: 50 Kms. / 31 M.
Indications: Pacaya volcano is approximately a 90 minute drive from Guatemala City and Antigua.
Type of road: Paved/Tarmacked road


Weather

Today

Temperature
light rain
70.54 °F 21.41 °C
Pressure 1011 hPa
Humidity 80 %
Wind speed 2.82 mph - Calm
Wind direction 187 S - South
Precipitation rain

Tomorrow

Mon 04-29 12:00 hrs.
light rain
72.35 °F 22.42 °C

Next days

Tue 04-30 12:00 hrs.
overcast clouds
78.49 °F 25.83 °C
Wed 05-01 12:00 hrs.
few clouds
77.72 °F 25.40 °C
Thu 05-02 12:00 hrs.
broken clouds
77.34 °F 25.19 °C
Fri 05-03 12:00 hrs.
clear sky
78.44 °F 25.80 °C
Weather data from OpenWeatherMap.org






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