Aguajito

Aguajito is a volcanic caldera approximately 10 kilometers wide situated along the Gulf of California coast in Baja California Sur, featuring rhyolitic lava domes along its northern rim and active hot springs on its southern margin.

The massive caldera formed approximately 760,000 years ago during a super-volcanic eruption that deposited ignimbrites primarily into the Gulf of California, with subsequent lava dome formation occurring around 500,000 years ago on the northern boundary.

Local communities historically utilize the geothermal hot springs around Aguajito for bathing and relaxation, often attributing healing properties to these naturally heated waters that emerge from the volcanic system.

Accessing Aguajito requires navigating remote terrain with limited infrastructure, and visitors should prepare for rugged conditions while exercising caution due to ongoing geothermal activity and potential seismic instability in the area.

The volcano's caldera rim remains largely obscured and hidden beneath subsequent geological formations, making it one of the more challenging volcanic structures to study and interpret in the region.

GPS coordinates: 27.55400,-112.55200

Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:19