Alotenango sits beneath Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala’s Sacatepéquez Department, where cultivated fields meet the volcanic highlands south of Antigua Guatemala. Fuego is among the country’s most active volcanoes, and its persistent activity has made volcanic risk a defining fact of life for nearby communities. Alotenango is a predominantly agricultural town, with coffee, maize and bean cultivation rooted in the fertile soils of the surrounding slopes. The municipality’s formal name, San Juan Alotenango, reflects Catholic patronage that remains visible in local civic and religious celebrations. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Sacatepéquez connects regionally.
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