Volcán de Agua, Volcano in Guatemala
Volcán de Agua is a stratovolcano located in the departments of Sacatepéquez and Escuintla in Guatemala.
Its name 'Volcan de Agua' meaning 'Volcano of Water', comes from the catastrophic lahar that occurred in 1541, burying the then capital of Guatemala, San Miguel Escobar.
The volcano has significant cultural importance and is often featured in local folklore and celebrations.
It's a popular destination for hiking but can be dangerous due to common robberies.
Despite its name, there is no water crater lake on top of the volcano.
Location: Sacatepéquez Department
Elevation above the sea: 3,760 m
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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