Volcán de San Miguel
El Salvador, San Miguel
Volcán de San Miguel
LocationEl Salvador, San Miguel
RegionSan Miguel
TypeNature Reserve
Coordinates13.4317°, -88.2714°
Established1994
Area16
Nearest CitySan Miguel (15 km)
About Volcán de San Miguel
A protected area surrounding the Chaparrastique stratovolcano (2,130 m), one of Central America's most active volcanoes, located 15 km southwest of San Miguel city. The reserve protects dry tropical forest and volcanic ecosystems on the volcano's slopes, which last erupted in November 2022. The volcano is part of the Central American Volcanic Arc and provides important habitat despite periodic eruptions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Volcán de San Miguel located?
Volcán de San Miguel is located in San Miguel, El Salvador at coordinates 13.4317, -88.2714.
How do I get to Volcán de San Miguel?
To get to Volcán de San Miguel, the nearest city is San Miguel (15 km).
How large is Volcán de San Miguel?
Volcán de San Miguel covers approximately 16 square kilometers (6 square miles).
When was Volcán de San Miguel established?
Volcán de San Miguel was established in 1994.