Laguna de Alegría
Sulfur lagoon among fumaroles and rock formations inside the crater of Tecapa Volcano.
About Laguna de Alegría
The Alegría Lagoon is located within the crater of the Tecapa volcano, just a few kilometers from the city. Its sulfuric waters display green and yellow hues and are surrounded by rock formations, fumaroles, and hot springs. The visit allows you to explore the designated areas of the crater, closely observe the geothermal activity, and complete the journey in the city of Alegría.
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Mon-Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Brief History
The volcano and the ancient town originally shared the name Tecapa, a Nahuatl term interpreted as "lagoon of stones." On February 17, 1891, the town was renamed Alegría in honor of the educator and priest José Miguel Alegría, and the lagoon later adopted the name of the city. It is also known as "the Emerald of America," a nickname that tradition attributes to the Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral due to the greenish hue of its waters.
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