What to do in Guatemala
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
Night ascent to Acatenango volcano
Overlooking the raging Fuego
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
Trip to Lake Atitlán - West side
Trip to volcanic lake
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
Visit of Tikal
Mayan town lost in the jungle
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
The ascent to volcano San Pedro
King's view of Lake Atitlan
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
Ascent to Pacaya volcano
Volcanic hike with roasting marshmallow
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