Volcán y Laguna de Ipala
Guatemala, Chiquimula
Volcán y Laguna de Ipala
LocationGuatemala, Chiquimula
RegionChiquimula
TypeMultiple Use Area
Coordinates14.5500°, -89.6333°
Established1998
Area20.13
Nearest CityIpala (8 km)
About Volcán y Laguna de Ipala
A multiple use protected area encompassing the Ipala volcano and its remarkable summit crater lake at 1,493 m elevation. The 0.52 km² crater lake sits 150 m below the rim of this 1,650 m stratovolcano, making it one of the most accessible volcanic crater lakes in Central America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Volcán y Laguna de Ipala located?
Volcán y Laguna de Ipala is located in Chiquimula, Guatemala at coordinates 14.55, -89.6333.
How do I get to Volcán y Laguna de Ipala?
To get to Volcán y Laguna de Ipala, the nearest city is Ipala (8 km).
How large is Volcán y Laguna de Ipala?
Volcán y Laguna de Ipala covers approximately 20.13 square kilometers (8 square miles).
When was Volcán y Laguna de Ipala established?
Volcán y Laguna de Ipala was established in 1998.