Volcan de Tajumulco
Is a large stratovolcano in the departament of san marcos in western Guatemala. it the highest mountain in Guatemalan and central america. At 4,220 metres 13,845 ft. Tajumulco has had serveral historical reports of volcanic eruptions, but none have been confirmed to be true eruptions.
The volcán tajumulco was declared a protecte area in 1956 an covers an area of 13,032 Ha. Trips up the mountain can be arrange by varios groups in san marcos by san marcos tour. Typically groups will begin the climb early on the first day and camp at a site approximately 150 meters below the submit. This allows for acclimatization to the high altitude the following morning the hikers can summit without packs. Views are variable and the peak is frecuently engulfed in the clouds and conditions are extremely windy.
On december 20, 2009 the temperature dropped below freezing and for the first time ever, a snowfall was recorded an the top of the volcano which also affected the higtest town in Central America Ixchiguan in the san marcos departament.
The volcán tajumulco was declared a protecte area in 1956 an covers an area of 13,032 Ha. Trips up the mountain can be arrange by varios groups in san marcos by san marcos tour. Typically groups will begin the climb early on the first day and camp at a site approximately 150 meters below the submit. This allows for acclimatization to the high altitude the following morning the hikers can summit without packs. Views are variable and the peak is frecuently engulfed in the clouds and conditions are extremely windy.
On december 20, 2009 the temperature dropped below freezing and for the first time ever, a snowfall was recorded an the top of the volcano which also affected the higtest town in Central America Ixchiguan in the san marcos departament.
