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Guatemala Santiaguito at sunrise

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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

Get up early

Travel Information

Near San Felipe, Retalhuleu, you find the finca Santa Elena. A place for eco tourism. You can sleep or camp there

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Sunrise

Sunrise & Sunset 05:48 - 18:22 | current local time: 13:15

Photo Themes Santiaguito volcano

Locations Quetzaltenango

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