Land of volcanoes
Lake Atitlan Guardians: Toliman, Atitlan and San Pedro Photo by Maynor Ovando Southern Guatemala has a chain formed by volcanoes. They shape the landscape of the foothills from Pacific slope to the highlands; this barrier is responsible for most of the endemism of northern Central America. Birds like Azure-rumped Tanager and Horned Guan are restricted to some volcanic areas between Mexico and Guatemala. Atitlan Volcano Photo by Maynor Ovando Three from the 33 volcanoes in the country are active. Pacaya Volcano is the nearest to Guatemala City and is the most visited. Fuego Volcano is near Antigua Guatemala and Santiaguito Volcano in southwestern is the most active and dangerous. San Pedro Volcano Photo by Maynor Ovando Hiking and birding on volcanoes is just great. All volcanoes has been decalared protected areas and most of them are National Parks that offers services and security to visitors. Fuego Volcano Photo by Maynor Ovando Pacaya Volcano Photo by Lemuel Valle Posted by Ma...