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Being on Volcán Fuego as it erupted was one of the coolest adventures of my entire life! It was unreal to be up above the clouds, we eventually found ourselves in a cloud blocking the view of the eruptions and headed back to base camp so we could reach it before dark. #adventure #guatemala #solotravel #volcano #go4thelgobe

Sunset from the side of the volcano Pacaya.

20 feet from flowing lava just may be the top experience of my life. If you are in Guatemala and whether you consider yourself a hiker or not, climbing Pacaya is a must. I would even consider going multiple times because the mountain changes on a daily basis (even second by second). Where you hike one day may be covered by lava flows then next day and you'd have to take a completely different route. Try looking in a crater if allowable on that day,

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Volcan de Pacaya

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Explore the great outdoors at Volcan de Pacaya, a lovely green space in San Vicente Pacaya. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and spas.

Aquamagic

Enjoy an outing to Aquamagic during your stay in Miramar.

El Baúl Hilltop Site

You can find out about the history of Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa with a visit to El Baúl Hilltop Site. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its shops.

Museo Regional de Arqueología

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museo Regional de Arqueología during your trip to La Democracia. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.

Museo El Baúl

You can browse the exhibits at Museo El Baúl, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its shops.

Museo Cultura Cotzumalguapa

You can browse the exhibits at Museo Cultura Cotzumalguapa, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.

Bilbao Stones

You can find out about the history of Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa when you stop by Bilbao Stones. Discover the area's art scene and shops.

Areas of Escuintla Department

Colonia El Progreso

Though Colonia El Progreso may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Puerto San Jose Beach and Aquamagic.

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