Archaeology and Geology for Cruise Visitors

Archaeology and Geology for Cruise Visitors

What to Expect. Archaeology and Geology.

At the smoking shadow of Fuego volcanoe lies Cotzumalguapa archaeological zone, the area’s dominant center during the Classic and Post-Classic Maya periods. Its art captured part of its political system and its religious thought. No visible ancient structures as they are buried beneath layers of volcanic eruptions. A significant part is housed in the venues visited on this tour.

Fuego volcano drains its material via barrancas or drainages. You will see some of the materials transported from higher parts of volcanoe and its effect on communities at lower elevations. Its fertile soil has attracted people who have adapted to living with the rumblings, ashfall, and occasional pyroclastic flows.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa, Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa, Escuintla Department

In the archaeological aspect, you will look into Cotzumalguapa’s distinctive sculptural style at local venues.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fuego Volcano, Volcan de Fuego, Alotenango 03014 Guatemala

In the geological aspect, you will visit an area affected by Fuego volcano’s eruptions, one of the most active volcanoes in the world

Duration: 20 minutes