The plateau of Fraijanes lies just southeast of Guatemala City. Pacaya, one of the most active volcanoes in Central America, smoulders at the western edge of the region. Its frequent eruptions shower the region with ash, giving the soils a high mineral content but also endangering nearby residents and causing landslides.
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