Hiking Acatenango On Your Own
Discover how to get to the trailhead, hiking route options, costs, what to pack, precautions, and more for hiking Acatenango on your own
Discover how to get to the trailhead, hiking route options, costs, what to pack, precautions, and more for hiking Acatenango on your own
Are you considering volcano hiking with a dog? If so, you’re in the right place! These tips are transferable to any long, overnight, or more extreme hike you’d like to go on with your furry friend.
How often do you get the chance to visit an active volcano? Trekking over black lava rock, roasting marshmallows on a steam vent- get up close and personal with an indomitable force of nature with these Pacaya volcano tours from Antigua.
Are you looking into the Volcan San Pedro hike? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, I’ll cover everything you need to know about this hike, including the big ticket item: safety! Yup, that’s the number one consideration when it comes to hiking this volcano… as you’ve probably discovered if you’ve done the least bit of googling. I have good tips for you on how to mitigate the risks. Next, I’ll go into how to get to San Pedro, how to get to the trailhead, what to take with you, and what to expect during the hike itself. I’ll finish off with some great facts about the smallest of Lake Atitlán’s volcanoes.
Have a look below for some quick information on what each tour company includes, their price tags, and a handful of reviews for each one so you can make the most informed choice.
Acatenango is a stratovolcano whose moon-like crater rises to 13,045-feet above sea level, making it the third highest peak in Central America. Getting to the top is a physical and mental challenge worth tackling, especially if you like to push yourself to the limits of endurance, experience nature in its raw glory, and climb higher than the clouds.