Volcán de Chinameca
El Salvador, San Miguel
Volcán de Chinameca
LocationEl Salvador, San Miguel
RegionSan Miguel
TypeNature Reserve
Coordinates13.4800°, -88.3300°
Established1994
Area10
Nearest CityChinameca (5 km)
About Volcán de Chinameca
A nature reserve protecting the forested slopes of the Chinameca stratovolcano (1,300 m) in San Miguel department, part of the Tecapa-Chinameca volcanic complex. The reserve encompasses tropical humid forest and coffee shade canopy, providing habitat for birds, mammals, and reptiles. The area serves as a water recharge zone for the San Miguel lowlands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Volcán de Chinameca located?
Volcán de Chinameca is located in San Miguel, El Salvador at coordinates 13.48, -88.33.
How do I get to Volcán de Chinameca?
To get to Volcán de Chinameca, the nearest city is Chinameca (5 km).
How large is Volcán de Chinameca?
Volcán de Chinameca covers approximately 10 square kilometers (4 square miles).
When was Volcán de Chinameca established?
Volcán de Chinameca was established in 1994.