Guatemala

The most beautiful trips and tours in Guatemala

What to do in Guatemala

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The most beautiful trips and tours in Guatemala
Inserted: 31.08.2020
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Guatemala is considered the most Indian country in Central America with immense natural beauty. Tourists are attracted here mainly by beautiful volcanoes, often still very active, beautiful Lake Atitlán and also amazing Mayan monuments. Volcano climbs are also one of the greatest experiences in this country. Let's see what to do in Guatemala for the best trips and tours

1.
Night ascent to Acatenango volcano

Overlooking the raging Fuego

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| Altitude: 3 616 m / 11 864 ft

The ascent to the volcano ** Acatenango ** should definitely not be missing from the list of a true adventurer. The hike itself is very demanding, but the well-deserved reward in the form of the turbulent neighboring volcano „Fuego“: [https://www.gigaplaces.com/…ulkan-fuego/] is clearly worth it. continue reading

2.
Trip to Lake Atitlán - West side

Trip to volcanic lake

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| Altitude: 3 020 m / 9 908 ft

Lake Atitlán is for sure one the most popular trips in Guatemala. Here you can stroll along the banks of the lake and visit the surrounding Indian villages, where you can see locals still wearing traditional costumes, ascend to the surrounding volcanoes or use water taxi operating between the villages at the lake. You will surely be captivated by the magic surrounding landscape with blue lake in the middle. The western part of the lake is better for those who come here from Mexico or Pacific Highway CA-2 (Carretera al Pacífico) or for those who want to avoid the busy town of Panajachel.   continue reading

3.
Visit of Tikal

Mayan town lost in the jungle

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| Altitude: 320 m / 1 050 ft

Tikal is one of the most beautiful Mayan towns not only in Guatemala, but also in the Central America. Additionally, it is overgrown with lush tropical vegetation, which also adds to its beauty. Unlike beautiful Palenque in Mexico there are far less visitors and in the surroundings of more distant ruins you can sometimes feel that you’re here almost alone. continue reading

4.
The ascent to volcano San Pedro

King's view of Lake Atitlan

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| Altitude: 3 020 m / 9 908 ft

The most accessible volcano near Lake Atitlan is San Pedro (3,020 m asl) monumentally towering above the town with the same name. The ascent to volcano through the wet jungle is pretty exhausting. Fortunately, it is spiced with a beautiful top view of the guatemalan volcanoes ridges and azure lake Atitlan deep down. You do not have to be very lucky to see a volcano smoking on the horizon. continue reading

5.
Ascent to Pacaya volcano

Volcanic hike with roasting marshmallow

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| Altitude: 2 563 m / 8 409 ft

Half-day trip to the volcano „Pacaya“: [https://www.gigaplaces.com/…lkan-pacaya/], which has been continuously active since 1965. A hike with lots of beautiful views and the possibility of roasting marshmallows over a field of solidified lava. continue reading

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