Skip to Content

Polaroid of the week: Exploding Volcano in Guatemala

Polaroid of the week: Exploding Volcano in Guatemala

Last Updated on March 12, 2021

polaroid of the week guatemala volcanoesWhen we left our hotel in Mexico City on Monday morning, we had no idea that we would have lunch in Guatemala! We were scheduled to fly to San Jose, Costa Rica, and only once we checked in were we told about a three hour layover in Guatemala – one of our favorite countries in the world.

As the plane descended towards the airport over Guatemala City, the country’s amazing chain of volcanoes appeared and we wished that we could spend more time here again, not just a short layover at the airport. Looking out of the window, I remembered climbing volcano Pacaya two years ago, and we used to watch the ever smoking Volcano Fuego from the terrace of our guesthouse in Antigua every day. With 33 volcanoes, the country’s landscape is shaped by them.

As we ate ‘comida tipica’, typical Guatemala food, in the airport, looking out at the volcanoes, I knew that we would have to come back here again soon…

 

Ayngelina

Tuesday 11th of September 2012

I was there 10 days before it exploded. Really incredible hike - yes I hiked it!

Dani

Tuesday 11th of September 2012

OMG, 10 days? Crazy! Good timing I guess - I don't think you would've been able to climb it had you come two weeks later :)

Andi of My Beautiful Adventures

Saturday 8th of September 2012

This shot is absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

Dani

Saturday 8th of September 2012

Thanks, Andi! I always try to take pictures from the plane, but this was the first time I was actually happy with the shots :)

Alex mendoza

Saturday 8th of September 2012

Guate is one of the unique countries few people know about, but you noticed the beauty and colors that makes Guatemala special. You are so lucky to be traveling to so many interesting countries.

Dani

Saturday 8th of September 2012

You are right, Alex - Guatemala is way underrated!! It is a truly special place and I can't wait to return!

Shalu Sharma

Saturday 8th of September 2012

Guatemala City looks great. That volcano looks amazing, a little scary though. Nice way to look at the volcanoes.

Dani

Saturday 8th of September 2012

Shalu - I guess it can be a little scary especially when it erupts. I think the last time it covered Guatemala City in ashes was in 2009 - not too long ago!