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Volcanoes in El Salvador

Exploring Volcanoes in El Salvador: A Journey Through the Land of Volcanoes


The volcanoes in El Salvador range from towering stratovolcanoes such as Izalco, Santa Ana, San Vicente, and Chaparrastique to eroded volcanoes resembling a mountain such as Guazapa and Cerro Verde. El Salvador is called the land of volcanoes because it has 170 volcanoes in its territory and lies in the … Read more

Izalco Volcano El Salvador

Izalco Volcano El Salvador. The Lighthouse of the Pacific.


Izalco volcano El Salvador is a massive stratovolcano located in the department of Santa Ana. Izalco volcano, also known as the lighthouse of the Pacific, is part of the Cerro Verde National Park that includes two other volcanoes, Santa Ana and Cero Verde. This volcano is considered one of the … Read more