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The 5 Best Volcanos in Sacatepequez Department, Sacatepequez Department
Discover the best top things to do in Sacatepequez Department, Guatemala including Acatenango Volcano, Pacaya Volcano, Volcan de Agua, volcano Agua, Fuego Volcano.
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1. Acatenango Volcano
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,168 reviews
Reviewed By yesenial557
Tropicana tour agency have one of the best view of the fuego volcano,I took an incredible couple package which I could enjoyed with my partner
2. Pacaya Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,588 reviews
Reviewed By 177patd - Kent, United Kingdom
I visited Pacaya using a local firm from Antigua. They charged 75 quetzals (£9) to transport me my minibus to & from my hotel. They also included a guide to escort our group (about 10) to the lava sites towards the top of the volcano & back down. I had to pay a further 50 quetzals (£6) entrance fee to the Volcano site. I also hired a wooded walking stick (5 quetzals), which was a very useful aid to get grip/leverage up the sometimes slippery/loose volcanic rock surface. I would say that walking to the main viewing area of Pacaya (not the top or where the lava stream can be viewed) is 'medium' degree in difficulty. You can hire a horse & proceed bu horseback to the viewing area. Didn't to that so not sure how much that cost. However, to get to the lava stream is fairly tough going mainly because the rock surface is very loose in places & you have to scramble on all fours in places. Having said that, some very young children managed it. There is nothing in the way of 'health & safety near the lava streams & you are able to get as close as you dare. I tasted some roasted marshmallows that one of the guides had heated up over the main lava stream visible.
3. Volcan de Agua
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The majestic "Volcán de Agua" dominates the beautiful landscape around Antigua! Standing at 3,670 mts, it is the perfect backdrop for pictures at the famous "Arco de Santa Catalina", another major landmark of Antigua. The volcano has had no historical eruptions but, back in 1541, a devastating mudflow coming from it destroyed everything on its way. A lake has been formed at its crater and coffee is planted on its lower slopes. Hiking is possible, but at your own risk, as it is quite tiring and there are reviews relating sad happenings while climbing, envolving assaults and robbery. Great pictures - from afar - will mean fond memories to take home! Enjoy!
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5. Fuego Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By browncondo2102 - Kitchener, Canada
Little known to the outside world, this volcano erupted June 4, 2018. We drove past the devastation which was 7 miles from the volcano and you could see where the lava flowed and the rock and ash devastated the country side. There were make shift roads and bridges being used. The main road to and from Antigua is closed at 2:00 pm every afternoon as they are still searching through the ruins. We had to detour through Guatemala City. Very sad.
