The Acatenango Volcano is the top hiking destination for outdoor adventure seekers in Guatemala, and we’re proud to have been offering guided …
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Oct 22, 2024
One of the best hikes of my life I recommend 100% it’s truly a hidden gem. The hike is a little difficult, but so worth it once you get to see the view. Full review by Camper797267
Sep 13, 2024
Hiking Acatenango was an absolutely incredible experience. Cannot recommend this enough! Obviously not for the faint of heart. It’s a tough hike anyway and the elevation makes it even harder. Be prep… Full review by adrie_enne
Aug 7, 2024
Our one-day excursion to Acatenango Volcano was an unforgettable experience! The day began with a smooth drive up to the base of the volcano, where our friendly guide provided us with fascinating ins… Full review by Abhishek G
What if the weather doesn’t cooperate? I’m planning to go next week and I’m seeing that there’s a thunderstorm happening during the days I want to go.. does it get canceled? Is it safe?
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Sorry, I dont know how they do if weather is bad. But most likely you will will not have any problems with the weather. Enjoy!
I have hip problem and can only manage to walk about an hour. Is there an easy way to see this volcano?
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Yes, the camping area you will have a perfectly good viewpoint and can see and hear its eruptions. I have seen people take horses. The only unfortunate thing is the horses aren’t …
Yes, the camping area you will have a perfectly good viewpoint and can see and hear its eruptions. I have seen people take horses. The only unfortunate thing is the horses aren’t well taken care of so I’m usually against that. But thats totally up to you. Hiking wouldn’t be an option though, its between a moderate and difficult trek in my opinion and definitely not short.
Looks like tours are still going up Acatenango despite Fuegos violent eruption last year. Have things been safe since last summer when Fuego was erupting?
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Is anything really safe? If you mean would this activity be performed in the U.S? Definitely not. Did I feel safe? Absolutely! But what do I know? I don’t think any tourist in a tour …
Is anything really safe? If you mean would this activity be performed in the U.S? Definitely not. Did I feel safe? Absolutely! But what do I know? I don’t think any tourist in a tour group has ever died from Fuego’s lava and hundreds of people go up it every day. If anything is dangerous its Pacaya. You are close enough to the lava to throw rocks at it lol. But on Acatenango your on a completely different mountain, if anything I’d imagine its safer than being down below. Don’t waste your time questioning safety. If tour are going up and your seeing hundreds of happy people coming down then its safe. I would just recommend going with a reputable tour guide and not going by yourself. Or if you do, don’t go to the very top because of extreme weather and cold. The tours stop I believe about 900 feet below the summit.
How long in advance should one book the volcano hike? I would like do the hike between 23rd-27th Dec 2018. Is it possible to go to Antigua and book depending on the weather etc or you recommend booking in advance? I have read on a blog that prices can vary as much as 4 times between companies too.
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You should book in advance your volcano hike because of the dates you’re choosing! High season starts in December and the weather gets better and better! At least do it a week …
You should book in advance your volcano hike because of the dates you’re choosing! High season starts in December and the weather gets better and better! At least do it a week before you hike. The prices are regulated, by law they have to be no less than 350q. Any company Charging you less isn’t doing things right.. good luck!
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