Central America · Volcanes · Highlands · Jungle

Guatemala

An active volcano erupting all night next to your tent, a caldera lake ringed by three more volcanoes, and turquoise jungle pools over an underground river.

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3 experiences · Western Highlands, Alta Verapaz, Sololá

Chimaltenango · Western Highlands

Acatenango Volcano

Overnight summit at 3,976m, camping on a ridge next to Fuego as it erupts lava and ash through the night. One of the most visceral experiences in all of trekking.

Hard2 daysNov–Apr
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Sololá · Western Highlands

Lake Atitlán

A volcanic caldera lake at 1,562m surrounded by three volcanoes and a dozen Mayan villages. San Pedro summit, Indian Nose sunrise, and lakeside trails between villages.

Easy–Hard3–4 daysNov–Apr
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Alta Verapaz · Jungle

Semuc Champey

Turquoise pools stacked on a natural limestone bridge over an underground river. Cave exploration by candlelight. Remote, beautiful, worth every hour on the road to get there.

Easy–Moderate2 daysNov–Apr
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