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The majority of inhabitants of San Martín Sacatepéquez are indigenous from the Mam tribe. For them, the Laguna Chicabal is sacred and miraculous. The shape of the Laguna and the fog that shrouds the volcano only serve to enhance the mysticism of the place. Maya priests perform traditional sacrificial ceremonies on the shore using candles, flowers and holy crosses. Our local guides will take you to the Chicabal Lagoon to experience the ancient beauty first hand. You can learn about the Maya religion, Maya culture and about the different plants and animals.
Tours Date
Every day at 6:00 am back at 13:00pm
Transport, breakfast, entrance fees.
What to bring / wear: Hiking boots, long trousers, wind or rain jacket,
sun block, sun glasses, camera, binoculars, personal items and at least 2 liters of water
Dificulty: MODERATE
After approximately 4 hours of walking, the view is from the south flank of the volcano Santa Maria is very impressive. Unique flora and fauna make this place a little walk different than typical routes around this volcano. We depart from Quetzaltenango, about 30 minutes by car to the beginning of the hike. The walk down returns the starting place where you can enjoy a relaxing sauna bath at the Eco Lodge Las Cumbres. There are places to camp if desired.
Every Day at 03.00 am.
Includes: Breakfast, roundtrip private transport, local guide, Eco sauna bath in Las Cumbres.
Difficulty: Difficult.
To see Santiaguito without the difficult climb of the Santa Maria, this hike is a way for anyone to see this spectacular volcano. You can climb the Mirador Santiaguito in half a day where you can watch the eruptions from a very close but safe location, a natural terrace 1 km. or 0.62 miles from the crater. From this viewpoint, you can also see the pacific coastal slope, Santa Maria volcano, all while enjoying the fireworks of the Chicabal volcano.
Tour DatesBook it Every Day at
6:00 am back at 11:00 pm
s Transport, guide and breakfast included
What to bring / wear: Hiking boots, long trousers, wind or rain jacket, sun block, sun glasses, camera, binoculars, personal items and at least 2 liters of water
Difficulty: EASY
Our company has more than 30 years of experience in rock climbing. Choose between different levels of difficulty and routes with our selection of rock walls. After your climb, you can take a bath in the town of Almolonga to relax your tired muscles. We include all the equipment, breakfast and a bath.