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Volcano

Volcán de Agua

The volcano that dominates Antigua's landscape, about 3,760 meters high, visible from almost any street in the city.

Agua Volcano (Volcán de Agua) as seen from Antigua, Guatemala.
Chad Davis · CC BY 2.0

Volcán de Agua (Water Volcano) is the silhouette that accompanies Antigua at all hours: its almost perfect cone, about 3,760 meters high, can be seen from Parque Central, from the Santa Catalina Arch and from almost any rooftop. It is an inactive volcano, and its name recalls the torrent of water and mud that destroyed the capital before Antigua in 1541.

Climbing the volcano

The climb is demanding and takes a day, usually starting from the town of Santa María de Jesús, on its slopes. On clear days the summit offers views of the Pacific coast, the Antigua valley and Guatemala's chain of volcanoes.

For most visitors, the best way to enjoy it is from the city: from Cerro de la Cruz, from a terrace at sunset or in the classic photos under the Arch.

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Tips

  • If you want to climb it, go only with an authorized guide and check the safety recommendations beforehand.
  • The best views from Antigua are in the morning, before it clouds over.

Location

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Distances as the crow flies.

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