Volcán Santo Tomás

#25 among destinations in Guatemala

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Facts and practical information

Volcán Santo Tomás is a stratovolcano in southern Guatemala. It is also known as "Volcán Pecul", or as "Cerro Zunil" the name of its youngest and most prominent dome which was last active approximately 84,000 years ago. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 11621 ftCoordinates: 14°42'41"N, 91°28'44"W

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Volcán Santo Tomás – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa María Volcano, Zunil.

5.8 miNW
Active volcano with panoramic views
Santa María Volcano
149 min walk • Santa María Volcano, towering over the Western Highlands of Guatemala, is a prominent and potent symbol of the raw power of nature. This stratovolcano, reaching an altitude of 3,772 meters, is not just a stunning spectacle but also one of the most active volcanoes in...
5 miN
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Zunil, Quetzaltenango
127 min walk • Zunil is a town and municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala with a surface area of 80 square kilometres. The town of Zunil is located 9 kilometres from the city of Quetzaltenango, on the bank of the Salamá River.

Volcán Santo Tomás

Facts and practical information

Volcán Santo Tomás – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Santa María Volcano

Zunil, Quetzaltenango