Pacaya volcano, one day trip |
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An awesome hike really close to Antigua and Guatemala City |
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One of Guatemala's international icons, and one of the three active volcanoes in the country, a very awesome hike! |
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We'll pick you up at your hotel either in Guatemala City or Antigua, recommended time: 8:30 AM. Then we'll travel to the national park headquarters, from where our hike begins.
First we'll hike through the normal route to the main central plateau, where the old lava fields were covered by volcanic sand and now we can find some "hot spots" with steam coming out from them.
Then we move to the western face of the volcano to a small hill named "Cerro Chino", from where you have an outstanding sight of the three volcanoes around Antigua (Agua, Fuego & Acatenango).
From here we can either hike back through the same route or take a shortcut which will take us to another entrance of to the park, all the way down on the northwestern side of the volcano.
We can either pack something to eat lunch during the hike, or eat something on our way back to Guatemala City or Antigua. |
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| Meet up location: We'll pick you up at your hotel, either in Guatemala City or Antigua |
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| End location: At the end of the tour, we'll take you back to you hotel or airport depending on your personal schedule, please let us know in advance. |
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| Duration: 1 day |
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| As much other highlands in Guatemala, the best season for climbing and hiking is the dry season (october-march). |
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200 Quetzales - Per person. Take some Quetzales with you in case you want to buy a few snacks, hidration, fruit from the local stores or vendors. Local's also prepare meals for the end of the activity, so you can hire them when we start the hike to enjoy some good food when we get back to the park headquarters.
01 USD = 7.50 Quetzales (aproximation) consult the local bank's exchange for accurate rates |
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| Land private transportation, logistics, driver, fuel and guiding services |
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Park entrance fees: 50 quetzales per person.
You can buy and prepare your own meals and snacks, pack something easy like sandwiches or make sure to bring a camping stove if you'd like to cook. Or you can buy something from the locals.
Bring enough water and drinks (02 liters for daylong recommended).
We can provide food and drinks if you ask for it with anticipation, for a small fee to cover it, depending on what you order. |
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| Tour #: 2476 |
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| Tour Type: Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife |
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| Transportation Method: A comfortable private shuttle will take us to the park ranger's station, from where we start our hike. |
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| Activity Level: Moderate |
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 Friendly: No. |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. Children must be at least 10 years old |
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| Language(s): Spanish (fluent), French (basic), English (fluent) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 4 |
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