Almolonga, Stratovolcano in Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala
The Almolonga volcano rises to 3,197 meters, featuring a central caldera of 3.3 kilometers in diameter surrounded by multiple lava domes.
In 1818, the volcano produced a significant eruption that generated a lava flow extending 2.5 kilometers eastward over a six-month period.
The indigenous communities near Almolonga maintain traditional agricultural practices, cultivating vegetables in the mineral-rich volcanic soil of the region.
Visitors can reach the volcano through organized tours from Quetzaltenango city, with local guides offering geological and cultural interpretation services.
The volcano contains eight distinct volcanic vents within its structure, forming part of a complex that includes the prominent Cerro Quemado formation.
GPS coordinates: 14.79715,-91.52130
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:46
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