Volcano
Atitlán
This natural colossus
is the highest from the three volcanoes facing to the southwest of lake
Atitlán, its maximum altitude is 3557 meters above sea level.
The Volcano has a 250
meters diameter crater and in the highest part there are several cracks result
from the latest eruption occurred in the year 1853. Also is possible to observe
smoke expulsing a phew quantity of gasses from the top.
The top of the volcano
offers one of the best views in the dry season, observe the landscape from the
higher parts is a big opportunity and the best way to appreciate the volcanic
chain of Guatemala, contemplate the sunrise and the sunset is a picture that
you’ll not erase from your mind.
The difficulty degree
of climbing this volcano is from 1 and in some parts is 6.
This volcano is
suggested for people in a good physical condition (good shape).There are two
different routes for to start climbing, the first one is for the people who are
looking for fun and full adrenaline, start walking from an altitude of 1600
meters above sea level.
Length: 1 or 2 DaysIncludes: professional guide,
1lunch box, fruits & a bottle of water.
Suggestions:
Good
physical condition, comfortable shoes, snacks, bring camping equipment if is
necessary and if the adventure is longer than a day, comfortable clothes,
insect repellent, sun block, shades, camera, jacket, food and a lot of water.
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San Pedro Volcano
The most accessible
volcano to climb, is the younger brother in altitude, but the oldest in its
formation.
There are two routes
to climb, the first one starts by the side of Santiago Atitlán in a boat
transfer and starts in an altitude of 1,560 meters above sea level.
The second option is starting in San Pedro la
Laguna, getting a boat trip for the transfer and then starts from an altitude
of 2,100 meters above sea level. It takes about three hours and a half climbing
to the top and two hours and a half coming down. Total time 6 hours.
The volcano has an
altitude of 3020 meters above sea level, with a spectacular landscape from the
lake and around it.
Length: 7 hours
Includes:
professional guide, boat transfers, entrance, lunch box, fruits & a bottle
of water.
Suggestions:
Good
physical condition, bring chocolate bars, snacks, insect repellent, sun block,
shades, camera, jacket, comfortable shoes, food and a lot of water.
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Tolimán Volcano

Is
the twin volcano with the volcano Atitlán, it has two peaks, the north peak and
the south peak is the higher part of the volcano, it has a spectacular view of
360 degrees, and in the north peak is the crater that has a diameter of 200
meters, the skirts of the volcano is the area with the most vegetation and
forest and that’s where the “pavo de cacho” lives and could be observed with a
90 % of probability. This colossus has formed floods and the most recent caused
mortality to a lot of people who were living in the village of Panabaj.
The
ascent is possible in a day, departing early in the morning and coming back in
the afternoon without any kind of vehicle, starts with an altitude of 1590
meters above sea level, to the top of 3237 meters above sea level.
Length: 8 hours
Includes: professional guide,
lunch box, fruits & a bottle of water.
Suggestions:Good
physical condition, comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes, camera, binoculars,
chocolate bars, snacks, insect repellent, sun block, shades, jacket, food and a
lot of water.
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