Following
is a list of the most popular volcanoes to climb in Guatemala. The
easiest way to go is to find a guided tour, for the volcanoes that have
that. Check at travel agencies and on bulletin boards such as Dona
Luisa's in Antigua for tours. We will provide some information
about companies that specialize only in volcano climbing. If you go on your own, make sure to
have a map. You can buy them at many of the bookstores in
Antigua.
VOLCANOES
ACATENAGO
| AGUA | ATITLAN
| FUEGO | PACAYA
| SAN PEDRO | SANTA MARIA
| SANTIAGUITO | TACANA
| TAJUMULCO | TECUANBURRO
IN SAN MARCOS:
TACANÁ
Peak:
13,429 feet
Ascent:
10 hours (3 hours the first day, 7 the second)
Decent:
9 hours
Location:
San Marcos, near the Mexico border
Tacaná
is the second-highest volcano in Guatemala. It is a difficult and long
climb which is best broken up into two days. About three hours into the
hike, there is a camping area, with water, called La Haciendita.
How
to get there: The trail starts in the village of Sabinal, which is
about 50 miles outside of San Marcos.
IT
IS A WONDERFUL FEELING WHEN YOU RICH SUCH HIGH ALTITUDES
TAJUMULCO
Peak:
13,846
Ascent:
5 hours
Decent:
3 to 4 hours
Location:
San Marcos
Tajumulco
is the highest volcano in Guatemala and can be difficult, more because of the
altitude problems than because of the actual hike. Check with locals
during the raining season, as sometimes there is snow and ice. About
200 feet below the peak lies the old crater, which is still used by Mayan
shamans for their ceremonies.
How
to get there: Because of the possible high-altitude problems, it
is best to go with a guided tour. They can be arranged through a
travel agent or a less formal arrangement with a local guide can be made in
one of the villages at the base of the volcano, such as Tuichán.
Horses are available for the lower part of the climb.
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