Michoacán-Guanajuato volcanic field

The Michoacán-Guanajuato volcanic field spans 200 by 250 kilometers and contains 1,400 vents, including cinder cones, shield volcanoes, and maars at 3,860 meters elevation.

The field gained international attention in 1943 when Paricutin volcano emerged from a cornfield, providing scientists with direct observations of volcanic formation processes.

Local communities have developed agricultural practices adapted to the volcanic soil conditions, cultivating crops in the mineral-rich terrain throughout generations.

Visitors need to obtain permits from local authorities and engage certified guides to explore the volcanic formations, especially when accessing higher elevation areas.

The Siete Luminarias formation presents seven distinct maars in Valle de Santiago, creating circular depressions from volcanic explosions in the landscape.

Location: Michoacán

Location: Guanajuato

Elevation above the sea: 3,860 m

GPS coordinates: 19.85000,-101.75000

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34