Naturwunder in Guatemala

Guatemala's Natural Wonders

Guatemala’s diverse terrain is defined by the Sierra Madre range, featuring Central America’s highest peak, Volcán Tajumulco, and active stratovolcanoes like Fuego and Pacaya. Beyond the volcanic highlands, the landscape includes the turquoise waters of Laguna Lachuá, the extensive karst cave systems of Naj Tunich—noted for its Maya hieroglyphs—and the tropical wetlands of the San Pedro River. This collection spans from the humid lowlands of Petén to the geothermal hot springs and waterfalls of the Izabal region.

Guatemala's Natural Wonders — Karte

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Pacaya Volcano

Pacaya is an active complex volcano in Guatemala, which first erupted approximately 23,000 years ago and has erupted at least 23 times…

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Fuego Volcano

Volcán de Fuego or Chi Q'aq' is an active stratovolcano in Guatemala, on the borders of Chimaltenango, Escuintla and Sacatepéquez…

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Santa María

Santa María Volcano is a large active volcano in the western highlands of Guatemala, in the Quetzaltenango Department near the city of…

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Volcán Tajumulco

Volcán Tajumulco is a large stratovolcano in the department of San Marcos in western Guatemala.

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Volcán Tacaná

The volcano Tacaná is the second highest peak in Central America at 4,060 metres, located in the Sierra Madre de Chiapas of northern…

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Volcán Atitlán

Volcán Atitlán is a large, conical, active stratovolcano adjacent to the caldera of Lake Atitlán in the Guatemalan Highlands of the Sierra…

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Volcán Tolimán

Tolimán is a stratovolcano in Guatemala, on the southern shores of Lake Atitlán.

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Almolonga

The Almolonga volcano, also called "Cerro Quemado" or "La Muela" due to its distinct shape, is an andesitic stratovolcano in the south…

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Chingo

Volcán Chingo is a stratovolcano on the border between Guatemala and El Salvador.

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Chicabal Volcano

Chicabal is a 2,720 metres inactive volcano in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala. Its edifice has a volume of 12 km3 .

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Lake Peten Itza

Lake Petén Itzá is a lake in the northern Petén Department in Guatemala.

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Lake Güija

Lake Güija is a lake in Central America. The lake is situated on the border between Guatemala and El Salvador and has an area of 45 km2, of…

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Finca el Paraiso

A geothermal hot spring waterfall that drops 12 meters into the cold waters of a jungle river.

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The Seven Altars

A series of seven freshwater pools and small waterfalls located within a coastal jungle near Livingston.

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Grutas del Arco

A natural limestone arch and cave system featuring stalactites and underground rock formations.

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Naj Tunich Cave

A deep karst cave system containing rare Maya hieroglyphic inscriptions and wall paintings dating to the Classic period.

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Cueva del Rio

A natural river cave where subterranean waters flow through limestone chambers.

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Laguna Lachuá

A circular, turquoise karst lake within a national park, known for clear water and high sulfur content.

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Pantano

A protected wetland area in the Petén basin providing a habitat for diverse avian species and crocodiles.

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Pantano Río San Pedro

Extensive freshwater wetlands and marshes along the San Pedro River, part of the Maya Biosphere Reserve.