Volcán de Sanaré

Volcán de Sanaré is a stratovolcano in Lara State, located in the southern part of Andrés Eloy Blanco Municipality at roughly 1,987 meters above sea level. The formation features several openings where steam and gases escape from beneath the ground.

The site was first recorded in official Spanish documents during 1579, when authorities reported smoking openings and sulfur-like odors rising from the ground. These early reports provide a glimpse into how Europeans first understood the place.

Local communities near the site have built their lives around the mineral-rich land, growing crops and raising animals in ways suited to this volcanic region. The place shapes daily routines and how people relate to the landscape around them.

Access is available via marked trails starting from either Bojó or Cubiro villages, and sturdy hiking boots plus weather-resistant clothing are needed for the trek. Temperatures vary significantly depending on elevation, so visitors should prepare for changing conditions.

Scientific research conducted in 1931 revealed that the formation is not a true volcano but rather a fumarole system with residual volcanic activity. This finding completely changed how geologists understood the geological processes at work here.

Elevation above the sea: 1,987 m

GPS coordinates: 9.76000,-69.58722

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:50