Have you seen offers on social networks to go up to the Fire volcano or to Santiagodespite the restrictions? The authorities warned that these promotions They may seem like an extreme experience or an opportunity to get a stunning photo, but they involve serious risks by the eruptive activity of both colossi.
The National Council of Protected Areas ()Conapthe National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) and the Guatemalan Tourism Institute (Inguat) reiterated that ascents to these volcanoes are prohibited and that publications inviting tours to these areas are illegal. According to institutions, volcanic activity can change suddenly and expose visitors, nearby communities and response teams.
During the program Direct Impactof Guatevisionthe alert issued by Conap, Conred and Inguat before the promotion of illegal tours towards the Fuego and Santiaguito volcanoes, where the ascent remains prohibited due to the risk that volcanic activity represents for visitors, nearby communities and relief bodies.
Offers on networks increase the risk
During the program Direct Impactof Guatevisionit was highlighted that these offers “appear on social networks” and attract tourists interested in adventure trips, despite the fact that they are restricted areas.
It was also warned that those who seek These tours must verify if they come with authorized guides. In the program it was recalled that the Inguat promotes verification mechanisms to identify reliable providers, because “for the simple fact of profiting from the rise of the volcano” some people could expose visitors.
“Are you sure it’s going to go down okay?”
One of the most forceful statements was the risk of relying only on digital ads. “On social networks they offer you gold and silver,” it was said during the analysis, warning that an attractive offer does not guarantee security.
The participants pointed out that climbing a volcano does not depend only on the will of the visitor, but also on preparation, equipment, hydration, appropriate footwear and knowledge of the area.
“Are you sure you are going with someone who is really going to guarantee that you get off that volcano safely?” was asked during the program.
The search for a photo can end in an emergency
In the analysis Reference was also made to the perception of risk among some people who seek extreme experiences. “It’s not going to happen to me,” was one of the phrases used to describe this excessive confidence in the face of real danger.
Besides, It was highlighted that what is prohibited can attract more attentionespecially on social networks, where a photograph or video during an eruption can go viral. However, the authorities insisted that no extreme image or experience justifies putting life or that of the rescue forces at risk.
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𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐏, 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐓 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐨́𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐠𝐨 𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨́𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨 pic.twitter.com/otMVh3wlsN— CONAP (@CONAPgt) June 25, 2026
The institutions asked to report people, companies or tour operators that promote these illegal promotions through the Public Ministry, PNC/Diprone, Conap and Asistur.
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