Tolimán (volcano)
Volcano Stratovolcano overlooking Lake Atitlán near Panajachel
Rising beside Lake Atitlán, Guatemala’s Tolimán volcano joins a ring of lakeside peaks. Hikers reach its slopes for lake panoramas and to visit nearby Maya towns on multi-day treks.
Tolimán is a stratovolcano on the southern shore of Lake Atitlán in the Sololá Department of Guatemala, forming part of the chain of volcanoes that line the lake. It is one of several prominent volcanic cones that frame the lake basin.
The volcano’s steep slopes rise directly from the lakeshore and are accessed by trails from nearby lakeside communities; hikers gain extensive views across Lake Atitlán and of neighbouring volcanoes from higher elevations.
Tolimán sits between the larger Volcán Atitlán and Volcán San Pedro and forms a distinctive feature of the lake’s southern shoreline and landscape.
- Location and access: Sits on the southern shore of Lake Atitlán between Volcán Atitlán and Volcán San Pedro, and is commonly climbed from lakeside villages.
How to Get to Tolimán (volcano) #
Tolimán is usually approached from villages on the southern and western shores of Lake Atitlán; boat transfers to trailheads from Panajachel, Santiago Atitlán or San Pedro are common. Local guides and porters are recommended.
Tips for Visiting Tolimán (volcano) #
- Start from the Atitlán lakeshore villages and allow a full day for the ascent and descent.
- Hire a local guide - routes are steep, and fog can make path-finding difficult.
- Combine Tolimán with a visit to nearby Volcán San Pedro and the lake communities for cultural context.
Best Time to Visit Tolimán (volcano) #
Climb Tolimán in the dry season for safer trails and better summit visibility; hire a local guide for navigation and safety.
Weather & Climate near Tolimán (volcano) #
Tolimán (volcano)'s climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 3°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1564 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. The driest month with just 5 mm.
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February
February is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (195 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (304 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (217 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (225 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (283 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.
