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Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Acatenango

Nature Reserve · 🇬🇹 Guatemala
Area 53 km²
Time zone America/Guatemala
Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Acatenango

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Acatenango Volcano Essentials

Rising to 3,976 meters near Antigua, Acatenango is a dormant stratovolcano providing a direct vantage point for observing the active Volcán de Fuego. The ascent traverses four distinct microclimates, including high-altitude farmland, tropical cloud forests, and alpine tundra. This collection identifies the essential waypoints for the trek, including the primary trailhead, the volcanic scree slopes near the summit, and established base camps used for overnight viewing of Fuego’s frequent eruptions.

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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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Tours & Activities

Acatenango
Drive
Entrada al volcán Acatenango
Drive
Ruta al volcán Acatenango

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