Parque Nacional Volcán de Pacaya y Laguna de Calderas

National Park · 🇬🇹 Guatemala

Area 20 km²

Time zone America/Guatemala

Parque Nacional Volcán de Pacaya y Laguna de Calderas

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Pacaya & Laguna de Calderas Essentials

Explore the active volcanic landscape of Pacaya National Park, centered around the 2,552-meter Mackenney cone. This list features essential stops along the hiking trails, including the Cerro Chino ridge for crater views and geothermal caves that function as natural steam saunas. Visitors can observe recent lava flows, visit a shop specializing in volcanic stone jewelry, and see the unique process of baking pizza over volcanic heat vents. The area also offers views of Laguna de Calderas, a lake formed within an ancient caldera.

Parque Nacional Volcán de Pacaya y Laguna de Calderas — Map

Parque Nacional Volcán de Pacaya y Laguna de Calderas — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, December

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Typical weather in January

Great

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 3°–22°
6° at night
2 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Great

21° (feels like 18°) · extremes 4°–24°
7° at night
1 rainy day
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in March

Great

23° (feels like 20°) · extremes 5°–25°
8° at night
3 rainy days
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Great

23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 7°–26°
10° at night
9 rainy days
9 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Fair

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 9°–25°
11° at night
21 rainy days
2 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Fair

18° (feels like 17°) · extremes 9°–21°
10° at night
26 rainy days
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair

18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 8°–20°
10° at night
24 rainy days
8 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor

18° (feels like 17°) · extremes 8°–21°
10° at night
26 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor

17° (feels like 16°) · extremes 8°–19°
10° at night
27 rainy days
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Fair

17° (feels like 16°) · extremes 6°–19°
9° at night
23 rainy days
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Good

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 4°–19°
7° at night
10 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Great

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 3°–21°
6° at night
2 rainy days
20 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal GTQ Q · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +502

Tours & Activities

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