Volcan Pacaya in Guatemala june 2009 - Active volcano with Lava near Antigua part 4

Volcan Pacaya in Guatemala june 2009 - Active volcano with Lava near Antigua part 4

Recent eruptions:
Volcano PacayaWith its almost continuous activity and proximity to both Guatemala City and Antigua Guatemala, the volcano has been a popular location for tourism. The volcano and surrounding area now lie within Pacaya National Park, which was created to manage tourism in the area. The Park generates income from tour groups who are charged a small fee to enter the park.

Following the end of the Guatemalan Civil War in 1996, endemic poverty and the large numbers of guns held by the general populace led to an upsurge in crime rates, and Pacaya was one of a number of popular tourist sites where armed robbery became a serious risk. Tour groups began visiting the volcano with armed guards, and incidents of robbery on the mountain have become very rare.

During 2006, a slight increase in Pacaya's volcanic activity allowed for the creation of several lava rivers that slowly flow down its slope. Word about this phenomenon spread, and local tourism increased significantly.

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• Pacaya
• Guatemala
• Active volcano
• Lava
• Antigua
• eruption
• tourism
• National park
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