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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)
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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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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.