Travel Guide of Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala by Influencers and Travelers

Q: Can you visit Volcán Fuego?

You do not hike the Volcano de Fuego itself . It is dangerous because of its big daily explosions and volcano activity. However, you can have an amazing view while you visit Volcano Acatenango.

Volcán de Fuego or Chi Q'aq' is an active stratovolcano in Guatemala, on the borders of Chimaltenango, Escuintla and Sacatepéquez departments. It sits about 16 kilometres west of Antigua, one of Guatemala's most famous cities and a tourist destination. It has erupted frequently since the Spanish conquest, most recently in June and November 2018. Fuego is famous for being almost constantly active at a low level. Small gas and ash eruptions occur every 15 to 20 minutes, but larger eruptions are rare. Andesite and basalt lava types dominate, and recent eruptions have tended to be more mafic than older ones. The volcano is joined with Acatenango and collectively the complex is known as La Horqueta.

Pictures and Stories of Volcán de Fuego from Influencers

6 pictures of Volcán de Fuego from Alain Bonnardeaux, Joaquin Toro, Rodrigo Coronado and other travelers

white clouds over snow covered mountain in Volcán de Fuego Guatemala

Eruption over Volcan de Fuego at sunrise seen from Acatenango ...click to read more

Experienced by @Alain Bonnardeaux | ©Unsplash

view of mountain during daytime in Volcán de Fuego Guatemala

Volcan Guatemala ...click to read more

Experienced by @Joaquin Toro | ©Unsplash

man standing near withered tree facing mountain in Volcán de Fuego Guatemala

Volcano Summit ...click to read more

Experienced by @Rodrigo Coronado | ©Unsplash

person walking on gray sand during daytime in Volcán de Fuego Guatemala

Fuego Volcano - Guatemala ...click to read more

Experienced by @Javier NuÃ±ez | ©Unsplash

brown leafless tree on green grass field near mountains during daytime in Volcán de Fuego Guatemala

Chimaltenango, Guatemala ...click to read more

Experienced by @Javier NuÃ±ez | ©Unsplash

silhouette of 2 person standing on the ground during daytime in Volcán de Fuego Guatemala

Mountain Basecamp ...click to read more

Experienced by @Jacob Travers | ©Unsplash

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Volcán de Fuego, Guatemala, is an active volcano in the central American country of Guatemala. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and has been erupting regularly since the early 19th century.

Hiking Volcán de Fuego Overnight

Since the Del Fuego volcano is an active volcano, don't tempt the devil and come and discover it by climbing its brother, the Acatenango volcano which is an extinct volcano!

Hiking is a must in Guatemala. If you pass through Antigua, you will notice that travellers only talk about this: the ascent of the Acatenango volcano. And this is no coincidence. This will be one of the most difficult experiences of your life, but also one of the most beautiful!
You will push your limits!

Acatenango, general information
This is a two-day trek on a volcano that rises to an altitude of 3970m. It is probably the most famous trek in Guatemala, because the view from the top is incredible: you are facing three volcanoes. At night, you can see the Fuego volcano erupting every twenty minutes. However, to enjoy this incredible spectacle, you will need a lot of willpower. The steepness, cold and altitude make the climb difficult.

Don't hesitate to hire a guide or a local agency.

Here are some of them for night ascents:

https://oxexpeditions.com/tours/fuego-volcano-overnight-hike/

https://www.projectexpedition.com/tour-activity/antigua/fuego-volcano-overnight-hike/13173/

Day trip to Volcán de Fuego

Unfortunately, it is impossible to climb Volcan de Fuego itself.

It is dangerous due to its large daily explosions and volcanic activity.

However, you can get an incredible view by visiting Volcano Acatenango.

Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Volcán de Fuego

Can you visit Volcán Fuego?

You do not hike the Volcano de Fuego itself. It is dangerous because of its big daily explosions and volcano activity. However, you can have an amazing view while you visit Volcano Acatenango.