Suchitan

Suchitan is a stratovolcano standing at roughly 2,040 meters in southern Guatemala with a distinctive cone shape formed by layered volcanic deposits. The mountain rises from the Santa Catarina Mita region and features several trails that traverse its slopes through different landscape zones.

Suchitan was formed through multiple volcanic eruptions over extended geological periods, though the timing of its final eruptive activity remains scientifically undocumented. These volcanic events shaped the landscape and created the mountain's present form.

Indigenous communities in the area hold the mountain as part of their traditional beliefs and incorporate it into their daily customs and spiritual practices.

The main access point is through Santa Catarina Mita, where local guides are available to help navigate the mountain routes. The climb is demanding and requires good physical fitness, particularly as elevation increases and the air becomes thinner.

The elevation creates distinct ecological zones where specialized plant and animal species live at different heights, changing noticeably as you climb. Many visitors overlook this gradual transformation of habitats as the mountain rises.

Location: Jutiapa Department

Elevation above the sea: 2,042 m

GPS coordinates: 14.33333,-89.78000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:02