Daily Travel Photo: Volcano Santiaguito Eruption


Santiaguito Volcano Eruption

Eruption of Volcano Santiaguito in Guatemala

This is the Santiaguito Crater as it is erupting. It’s a lava dome that is considered part of the larger Volcano Santa Maria, and it’s been erupting every few hours for the past 80 years. I camped on the Santiaguito Crater last week… definitely the craziest experience I’ve ever had!

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  1. The Curmudgeon
    December 13, 2010 at 12:18 pm #

    I kind of felt like that myself, after eating too much homemade salsa. Your right, erupting can be an experience, isn’t that right Zsa Zsa? How about some wildlife pictures? Those ones from Miami are nice, but not currently in season. There must be some kind of poison animal, bug or serpent to take a picture of.

    • Matt | YearAroundTheWorld
      December 13, 2010 at 12:49 pm #

      I saw some amazing blue parrot-looking birds on this hike, but my 17-55mm camera lens limits my ability to get close-up shots of animals. I have to be right next to them.

  2. Philip
    December 13, 2010 at 1:09 pm #

    Another great shot Matt. Makes me glad I will be back in Guatemala January 6, and beyond. I want to thank you for inspiring me. I have been traveling for most of the last two point five years and photographing as I go. Your blog has ispired me to learn to travel blog and I have been taking the Travel Blog Success course through your link. As I get ready to head out for another 4+ months and hopefully make it all the way to Patagonia this time, I will be blogging as I go. Happy trails, mucho gusto mi amigo and pura vida!

  3. Andi
    December 13, 2010 at 4:58 pm #

    Stunning capture!
    Chile- Argentina &amp Uruguay- Day 1

  4. Juno
    April 30, 2011 at 4:04 am #

    Wow, a great one!! Nice catch!

  5. TACA Regional
    March 27, 2012 at 12:48 pm #

    Impressive capture!
    And thank you for showing the world this wonderful volcano from our Guatemala!
    cheers,
    @TACARegional team
    Tarifas especiales a Petén Guatemala

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