Guatemala: Hike A Volcano For This View!

PinaTravels Guatemala: Hike A Volcano For This View! 12 STEPS Made with

This is Volcano Acatenango. It's one of Guatemala's most active volcanoes! 1 Made with

Guatemala is part of the world's Ring of Fire: this means the country has lots of volcanoes. 2 Made with

From the summit of dormant Volcan Acatenango, you have views of Volcan Fuego actively erupting. 3 Made with

The hike up takes 6 hours and is very challenging because of the steep terrain and altitude. 4 Made with

I recommend hiring a guide for the hike. Take your time, with lots of rests and lots of water. 5 Made with

As you hike higher and higher, there are less trees and lots of mist. 6 Made with

On the first day of the hike you'll arrive at basecamp. There, you'll rest and camp for the night. 7 Made with

From basecamp, you have your first views of the erupting Volcan Fuego. 8 Made with

The next morning is the hike to the summit of Volcan Acatenango to watch the sunrise. 9 Made with

It takes about 1.5 hours and it's tough because you have to hike through volcanic sand. 10 Made with

But it's worth every difficult step! 11 Made with

For more on hiking Volcan Acatenango, visit www.pinatravels.ca 12 Made with

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