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Volcán Tajumulco is a large stratovolcano in the department of San Marcos in western Guatemala. It is the highest mountain in Central America at .〔Encyclopædia Britannica Online. INSIVUMEH.〕 Although Tajumulco has had several historical reports of volcanic eruptions, none has been confirmed to be a true eruption.〔Global Volcanism Program.〕 Volcán Tajumulco was declared a protected area in 1956. Trips up the mountain can be arranged by various groups in the city of Quetzaltenango. Typically groups will begin the climb early on the first day and camp at a site approximately 150 meters below the summit. This allows for acclimatization to the high altitude. The following morning the hikers can summit without packs. Views are variable, the peak is frequently engulfed in clouds and conditions are extremely windy. __NOTOC__ ==See also== * List of volcanoes in Guatemala * Mountain peaks of North America 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Volcán Tajumulco」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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