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Volcán de Agua is an extinct stratovolcano located in the departments of Sacatepéquez and Escuintla in Guatemala. At 3,760 m, Agua Volcano towers more than 3,500 m above the Pacific coastal plain to the south and 2,000 m above the Guatemalan Highlands to the north.
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Volcán de Agua is an extinct stratovolcano located in the departments of Sacatepéquez and Escuintla in Guatemala. At 3,760 m, Agua Volcano towers more than 3,500 m above the Pacific coastal plain to the south and 2,000 m above the Guatemalan Highlands to the north.

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William ClarkWilliam Clark
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Diego GarciaDiego Garcia
Volcán de Agua is located in the Department of Sacatepéquez, about 25 kilometers west of Guatemala City. The volcano is 3,763 meters above sea level and is the third highest volcano in Guatemala. Volcán de Agua is a composite volcano, meaning that it is formed by layers of lava, ash, and pumice. The volcano last erupted in 1651, but it is considered an active volcano and is constantly monitored by scientists. Volcán de Agua is a popular destination for hikers. There are several hiking trails that lead to the top of the volcano, and the views from the top are stunning. Volcán de Agua was formed about 25,000 years ago. The first recorded eruption of the volcano was in 3114 BC, according to the Mayan Calendar. The volcano has erupted several times since then, and the largest eruptions have caused significant damage to the surrounding region. The largest eruption of Volcán de Agua occurred in 1541. This eruption was so large that it killed over 20,000 people and destroyed the city of Antigua Guatemala. The eruption also caused a landslide that covered the city of Tecpán Guatemala. Few Facts Volcán de Agua is the third highest volcano in Guatemala. The volcano is a popular destination for hikers. The volcano is constantly monitored by scientists. The volcano has erupted several times since its formation. The largest eruption of the volcano occurred in 1541 and killed over 20,000 people. Recommendations If you plan to climb Volcán de Agua, make sure you are in good physical shape and wear appropriate clothing. The volcano is a dangerous place, so be careful and follow the instructions of the guides. Do not climb the volcano if it is raining or foggy. Enjoy the amazing views from the top of the volcano.
Lobsang MéndezLobsang Méndez
Un volcan muy imponente , hermoso y bello de escalar. Ver el amanecer es un bello espectáculo, al igual que recorrer sus caminos llenos de naturaleza y vegetación. Un ascenso Un poco cansado de aproximadamente 6 horas , y un descenso de 3 a 4 horas , aunque si se baja por alotenango puede llegar a ser hasta de 8 horas. Sin duda un volcan desafiante de dificultad intermedia - avanzado. El clima es bastante frío y húmedo, su bosque es rico en vegetación y fauna, y en la cumbre yace el cristo ahumado al igual que una hermosa vista, sin duda un volcan muy recomendable si buscas una aventura y buenos momentos. Muy recomendable subir con Guía, 3 litros de agua y comida sufiente. A very imposing volcano, beautiful and beautiful to climb. Seeing the sunrise is a beautiful spectacle, as is walking its paths full of nature and vegetation. A somewhat tiring ascent of approximately 6 hours, and a descent of 3 to 4 hours, although if you go down through alotenango it can be up to 8 hours. Undoubtedly a challenging volcano of intermediate - advanced difficulty. The climate is quite cold and humid, its forest is rich in vegetation and fauna, and on the summit lies the smoked Christ as well as a beautiful view, without a doubt a highly recommended volcano if you are looking for an adventure and good times. It is highly recommended to go up with a guide, 3 liters of water and enough food.
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Volcán de Agua is located in the Department of Sacatepéquez, about 25 kilometers west of Guatemala City. The volcano is 3,763 meters above sea level and is the third highest volcano in Guatemala. Volcán de Agua is a composite volcano, meaning that it is formed by layers of lava, ash, and pumice. The volcano last erupted in 1651, but it is considered an active volcano and is constantly monitored by scientists. Volcán de Agua is a popular destination for hikers. There are several hiking trails that lead to the top of the volcano, and the views from the top are stunning. Volcán de Agua was formed about 25,000 years ago. The first recorded eruption of the volcano was in 3114 BC, according to the Mayan Calendar. The volcano has erupted several times since then, and the largest eruptions have caused significant damage to the surrounding region. The largest eruption of Volcán de Agua occurred in 1541. This eruption was so large that it killed over 20,000 people and destroyed the city of Antigua Guatemala. The eruption also caused a landslide that covered the city of Tecpán Guatemala. Few Facts Volcán de Agua is the third highest volcano in Guatemala. The volcano is a popular destination for hikers. The volcano is constantly monitored by scientists. The volcano has erupted several times since its formation. The largest eruption of the volcano occurred in 1541 and killed over 20,000 people. Recommendations If you plan to climb Volcán de Agua, make sure you are in good physical shape and wear appropriate clothing. The volcano is a dangerous place, so be careful and follow the instructions of the guides. Do not climb the volcano if it is raining or foggy. Enjoy the amazing views from the top of the volcano.
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Un volcan muy imponente , hermoso y bello de escalar. Ver el amanecer es un bello espectáculo, al igual que recorrer sus caminos llenos de naturaleza y vegetación. Un ascenso Un poco cansado de aproximadamente 6 horas , y un descenso de 3 a 4 horas , aunque si se baja por alotenango puede llegar a ser hasta de 8 horas. Sin duda un volcan desafiante de dificultad intermedia - avanzado. El clima es bastante frío y húmedo, su bosque es rico en vegetación y fauna, y en la cumbre yace el cristo ahumado al igual que una hermosa vista, sin duda un volcan muy recomendable si buscas una aventura y buenos momentos. Muy recomendable subir con Guía, 3 litros de agua y comida sufiente. A very imposing volcano, beautiful and beautiful to climb. Seeing the sunrise is a beautiful spectacle, as is walking its paths full of nature and vegetation. A somewhat tiring ascent of approximately 6 hours, and a descent of 3 to 4 hours, although if you go down through alotenango it can be up to 8 hours. Undoubtedly a challenging volcano of intermediate - advanced difficulty. The climate is quite cold and humid, its forest is rich in vegetation and fauna, and on the summit lies the smoked Christ as well as a beautiful view, without a doubt a highly recommended volcano if you are looking for an adventure and good times. It is highly recommended to go up with a guide, 3 liters of water and enough food.
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Volcán de Agua is located in the Department of Sacatepéquez, about 25 kilometers west of Guatemala City. The volcano is 3,763 meters above sea level and is the third highest volcano in Guatemala.

Volcán de Agua is a composite volcano, meaning that it is formed by layers of lava, ash, and pumice. The volcano last erupted in 1651, but it is considered an active volcano and is constantly monitored by scientists.

Volcán de Agua is a popular destination for hikers. There are several hiking trails that lead to the top of the volcano, and the views from the top are stunning.

Volcán de Agua was formed about 25,000 years ago. The first recorded eruption of the volcano was in 3114 BC, according to the Mayan Calendar. The volcano has erupted several times since then, and the largest eruptions have caused significant damage to the surrounding region.

The largest eruption of Volcán de Agua occurred in 1541. This eruption was so large that it killed over 20,000 people and destroyed the city of Antigua Guatemala. The eruption also caused a landslide that covered the city of Tecpán Guatemala.

Few Facts

Volcán de Agua is the third highest volcano in Guatemala.

The volcano is a popular destination for hikers.

The volcano is constantly monitored by scientists.

The volcano has erupted several times since its formation.

The largest eruption of the volcano occurred in 1541 and killed over 20,000 people.

Recommendations

If you plan to climb Volcán de Agua, make sure you are in good physical shape and wear appropriate clothing.

The volcano is a dangerous place, so be careful and follow the instructions of the guides.

Do not climb the volcano if it is raining or foggy.

Enjoy the amazing views from the top of...

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X RUTA EXTREMA Está ruta es nueva, hace 3 meses aproximadamente que se inauguró. Dejando los vehículos en la municipalidad de ciudad vieja, caminas unos 500m por la ciudad en dirección al volcán, atravesando sembradíos de maíz, cafetales, y aguacate durante 4km por un camino bien amplio que de hecho está hecho para las pick ups que ingresan a las fincas. Debes comunicarte con la municipalidad con anterioridad para solicitar el permiso para realizar el trekking, a lo que ellos te brindarán un guía para acompañarte. Luego de los 4km iniciales, te adentras a un camino en la misma selva del volcán. El recorrido es empinado, angosto y está señalizado con pequeñas valizas rojas y blancas y cintas amarillas de precaución. Y al ser un solo camino no te pierdes podés recorrerlo. A mí modo de ver, falta mucha información sobre el estado del camino y que sugerencia de calzado y equipamiento llevar con uno; la inclinación de la ruta y que tipo de terreno es; ampliar la información de los kilómetros que se llevan recorridos y con mapas indicadores más claros de dónde se encuentra uno, y lo que falta por recorrer. Mi experiencia fue la siguiente: comenzamos a las 5am desde la ciudad, los primeros 4km fueron de dificultas baja. A partir de ahí el terreno está muy enlodado e inclinado, necesitas un calzado acordé y bastones para ayudarte. Nos resbalamos mucho en ese tramo siguiente, nos desgasto muchísimo físicamente, paramos a comer y sugiero que lleves mucha comida ( fruta, semillas, barras, suero, agua,) en cantidad que sea cómoda de trasladar. La época de invierno x sus constantes lluvias hace del terreno mucho más difícil, y necesitas una buena condición física para afrontarlo ya que es sumamente exigente el recorrido. No es para principiantes. De hecho yo soy una persona entrenada y llegué al km 7 y ya no continúe. Me dispuse a bajar, y por lo mismo del camino enlodado, al bajar se vuelve muy difícil también, me caí muchas veces, por suerte sin golpearme y bien amortiguado por el lodo, pero es muy desafiante el descenso. Recuerden que son 18km en total, les recomiendo salir bien temprano en la mañana así volver con tiempo y de día para evitar la noche a la vuelta. Mis compañeros que lograron hacer cumbre demoraron 11hs en total. La vista del valle, de los volcanes acatenango y de fuego, y de las ciudades es increíble. Lo último a destacar es que lleven ropa liviana pero abrigada también, el clima varía mucho al ir...

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Un volcan muy imponente , hermoso y bello de escalar. Ver el amanecer es un bello espectáculo, al igual que recorrer sus caminos llenos de naturaleza y vegetación. Un ascenso Un poco cansado de aproximadamente 6 horas , y un descenso de 3 a 4 horas , aunque si se baja por alotenango puede llegar a ser hasta de 8 horas. Sin duda un volcan desafiante de dificultad intermedia - avanzado.

El clima es bastante frío y húmedo, su bosque es rico en vegetación y fauna, y en la cumbre yace el cristo ahumado al igual que una hermosa vista, sin duda un volcan muy recomendable si buscas una aventura y buenos momentos.

Muy recomendable subir con Guía, 3 litros de agua y comida sufiente.

A very imposing volcano, beautiful and beautiful to climb. Seeing the sunrise is a beautiful spectacle, as is walking its paths full of nature and vegetation. A somewhat tiring ascent of approximately 6 hours, and a descent of 3 to 4 hours, although if you go down through alotenango it can be up to 8 hours. Undoubtedly a challenging volcano of intermediate - advanced difficulty.

The climate is quite cold and humid, its forest is rich in vegetation and fauna, and on the summit lies the smoked Christ as well as a beautiful view, without a doubt a highly recommended volcano if you are looking for an adventure and good times.

It is highly recommended to go up with a guide, 3 liters of water and...

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