Acatenango and Volcán de Fuego are two neighboring stratovolcanoes located in southern Guatemala, just outside the colonial city of Antigua. Acatenango, standing at around 3,976 meters (13,045 feet), is a dormant volcano popular with trekkers who often camp near its summit to witness the dramatic eruptions of the adjacent Volcán de Fuego. This is one of Central America’s most … [Read more...]
My Solo Hike to the Top of Volcán San Pedro, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
It is an exquisite feeling to rise at dawn on a mystical lakeshore, slip on your shoes, grab a daypack, and embark on a 1,400-meter jungle ascent to a volcano's summit straight from your doorstep. The shore belonged to Lake Atitlán: a vast body of water perched at an altitude of 1,562 meters in the central highlands of Guatemala. Surrounded by lush slopes and fuming … [Read more...]
A Sunrise Hike to Indian Nose (Rostro Maya) at Lake Atitlán
The Indian Nose, known locally as Rostro Maya (the Maya Face), is a popular ridge near the town of San Juan La Laguna in Guatemala, offering panoramic views of Lake Atitlán and the surrounding volcanoes. Its name comes from the shape of the mountain ridge, which resembles the profile of a reclining face, specifically the nose. Despite its modest elevation of around 2,180 meters … [Read more...]
Guatemala City to Santa Ana, El Salvador by Local Public Transport
June 2022, having spent about a month traveling around Guatemala, we ended up in Guatemala City. And then it was time to move on to the city of Santa Ana in El Salvador. We found two ways to do that by public transport: Yet another option—which would be the fastest, comfiest, safest, and still fairly economical for a group—would be to arrange a private transfer here. … [Read more...]
