Tahual, Stratovolcano in Jalapa Department, Guatemala

Tahual is a stratovolcano in Jalapa Department with an elevation of 1,716 meters (5,630 feet) and a long erosion crater that extends northeast toward the mountain's base. The volcanic formation displays typical features of a mature mountain shaped by geological processes.

Tahual is a stratovolcano in Jalapa Department, southern Guatemala, rising to 1,716 m above sea level about 6 km south of Monjas. Its summit is covered in forest and cut by a long erosion crater running northeast to the volcano's base. North of the volcano lies Laguna de Hoyo, a crater lake, and a few kilometres southeast is the Retana caldera.

Local farmers use water from Laguna del Hoyo, a crater lake on the volcano's north side, to grow vegetables in the Monjas Valley. This water source shapes how people use the land around here.

Climbing takes about 2.5 hours starting from El Progreso municipality, which connects to Jutiapa via a main road. Sturdy footwear and water are essential, and the dry season offers the best conditions for the ascent.

The summit forest is cut by a long erosion crater running northeast down to the volcano's base. North of the volcano lies Laguna de Hoyo, a crater lake, and a few kilometres southeast is the Retana caldera.