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

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.

Map of Parque Nacional Volcán de Pacaya y Laguna de Calderas

Map of Parque Nacional Volcán de Pacaya y Laguna de Calderas

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Good

22° (feels like 25°) · extremes 11°–27°
15° at night
19 rainy days
3 sunny days
Humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in February

Good

23° (feels like 27°) · extremes 11°–28°
15° at night
16 rainy days
4 sunny days
Humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in March

Fair

26° (feels like 30°) · extremes 13°–30°
16° at night
17 rainy days
8 sunny days
Humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in April

Fair

27° (feels like 32°) · extremes 15°–31°
18° at night
19 rainy days
8 sunny days
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in May

Poor

27° (feels like 32°) · extremes 16°–30°
18° at night
26 rainy days
4 sunny days
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in June

Poor

26° (feels like 31°) · extremes 17°–28°
19° at night
28 rainy days
1 sunny day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in July

Poor

25° (feels like 30°) · extremes 17°–27°
19° at night
30 rainy days
1 sunny day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in August

Poor

26° (feels like 31°) · extremes 17°–28°
19° at night
30 rainy days
1 sunny day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in September

Poor

26° (feels like 31°) · extremes 17°–28°
19° at night
29 rainy days
1 sunny day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in October

Poor

24° (feels like 29°) · extremes 15°–27°
18° at night
27 rainy days
2 sunny days
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in November

Fair

23° (feels like 27°) · extremes 14°–27°
17° at night
23 rainy days
2 sunny days
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in December

Fair

22° (feels like 25°) · extremes 12°–26°
16° at night
21 rainy days
2 sunny days
Humid air
Calm winds

Climate data: Open-Meteo Climate API (EC_Earth3P_HR) · 1991–2020

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

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