The dry season also brings an increase in the activity of Fuego volcano. Recently we have experienced the roaring sounds, explosions, lava rivers and fumarole activity of Volcán de Fuego. Sometimes, all the windows shake and vibrate with the expulsions of Fuego volcano. It’s a quite a show to say the least.
Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Fuego or Fire. Volcán de Fuego, Fuego Volcano is the most active stratovolcano in Guatemala. It sits about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala. It has erupted frequently since the Spanish conquest. In colonial times, the word Fuego was used by the Spaniards … Read more
Here’s the typical vista of a Guatemalan chicken bus, camioneta we call them here, en route to Antigua Guatemala. By the way, this road is known as Ruta 14, route 14, and in my opinion is one of the most scenic pieces of road in Guatemala. If you are visiting Guatemala, make sure you take … Read more
I don’t know they reasons of why Volcán Fuego is quite active during the dry season, which happens to be the cold season as well. Whatever the reasons, I really like this Sunday morning vistas with Fuego fuming away. I wish you were here to see it and enjoy it as much as I do! … Read more