The Best Trails in Guatemala

Tzununa - Chuitzanchaj - Jaibalito - Tzununa (Lake Atitlan)

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Dean Johnston

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Distance

6.50mi

Elevation +

3307f

TrailRank

30| 5.0

Tough hike up the ridge east out of Tzununa. Up to the cemetery, the pueblo of Chuitzanchaj, great views, walk along the ridge then down into Jaibalito. Then after lunch at Posada Jaibalito (Hans's place) we walked back ...

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San Juan ridge loop

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Philippe Le Rohellec

Distance

7.08mi

Elevation +

2228f

TrailRank

30| 5.0

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The trail on the south side of the loop is in much better shape than the north side. It's probably better to climb the north side and descend the south side. The dirt road on the ridge is quite nice too. Expect to go thr...

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San Pedro volcano

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billk1580

Distance

6.14mi

Elevation +

3337f

TrailRank

30

Trail starting a bit after the park entrance. Rocky, dusty in parts. Trek through coffee plantation and corn fields on the slopes, then jungle. There is a downhill after the cabin, which might have you wondering if you a...

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Ascenso Volcán Tajumulco

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cwpherrera

Distance

3.53mi

Elevation +

1043f

TrailRank

30

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(ES) El Volcán Tajumulco es el punto más alto de Centroamérica con 4,222 msnm. Este ascenso se realiza por el norte entre San Sebastian y Tuichán. Puede hacerse la primera parte con vehículo 4x4. Subir del parqueo al ...

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Nice hiking after Fuentes Georginas to go back to Zumil through the mountain

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clem5931

Distance

7.40mi

Elevation +

1913f

TrailRank

30

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After the last swimming pool of the Fuentes Georginas, there is a small track on the left. This track allow climbing on the mountain to reach 2900meters of altitude. Then you can choose the track on the left which is goi...

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View point Santiaguito / Mirador del Santiaguito

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Adrenalina Tours Guatemala

Distance

3.10mi

Elevation +

1243f

TrailRank

30| 1.67

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 volca...

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Siete Altares - Seven Altars

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Victor Banta Photography

Distance

6.68mi

Elevation +

210f

TrailRank

29

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Walk from the foot bridge on the north side of Livingston to the beautiful Siete Altars (Seven Altars) which is a spiritual area with many pools of water with cascading falls. Trail ends at Casa de la Iguana Hostel.

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Acatenango Hike - el Fuego, Guatemala

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TOUR THE TEA

Distance

4.40mi

Elevation +

5584f

TrailRank

29

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Trail from Parcelamiento Agrario La Soledad to Cumbre Acatenango passing through: - Árbol hueco (1.0 mi) you can watch the Volcano hike here: https://youtu.be/AUMmbd4O0s0?si=4dz7pvsA6q6eT-Ms

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Volcán de Fuego

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kilómetros para el mundo

Distance

7.39mi

Elevation +

2208f

TrailRank

28

Acatenango is a vulcano in Guatemala. It is 3.600m above the sea level, and it's between Antigua and Guate. In this track we started in the camps (pic.1), and went down and took a way on the right. We continued until th...

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San pedro Volcano

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Myshkowec

Distance

4.03mi

Elevation +

4846f

TrailRank

27| 3.0

Walk up the road, the 14, till you get to park building. Pay 100q, if no one is there pay on way down. You do not need a guide. Trail is marked very well. Coffee plants and avocado trees all around. Best views are in win...

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The Flower Route - Godinez to Santa Catarina Palopo

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Dean Johnston

Distance

4.06mi

Elevation +

46f

TrailRank

27

Beautiful, diverse hike that is all downhill from the village of Godinez to the spectacular colourful Santa Catarina, passing through Mirador Montenegro along the way, one of the best viewpoints on Lake Atitlan. You c...

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La Soledad - SoyTour Basecamp - Volcano of Fire - SoyTour Basecamp - Acatenango Summit - La Soledad

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SergioGasquez

Distance

12.45mi

Elevation +

9610f

TrailRank

27

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The hike starts and finishes at the SoyTour facilities in La Soledad. It includes: - Hike to the SoyTour basecamp of Acatenango - Hike to the "Volcan de Fuego" - Hike to the Acatenango Summit - Hike back to the So...

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San Juan La Laguna - Santa Clara La Laguna

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Dean Johnston

Distance

3.90mi

Elevation +

1913f

TrailRank

27

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A short lung-buster up to the ridge from San Juan. Just over an hour to the top, then following the ridge to Santa Clara (pickup back down). We have another route mapped which follows the ridge the other way and back ...

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Panajachel

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kilómetros para el mundo

Distance

8.70mi

Elevation +

1913f

TrailRank

27

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Atitlán lake is a lake in a massive crater of a vulcano, in Southwest Guatemala. The lake is surrounded by other volcanoes and it's a very touristy destination. In this track we started in our hostel (Hostal Dulces Sue...

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San Juan La Laguna

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dpelchat

Distance

11.27mi

Elevation +

1293f

TrailRank

27

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In and around San Juan la Laguna, Guatemala. Hike through coffee fields surrounded by avocado trees, visit an organic honey farm, hike to a cascade with a pool where you can bathe, wander in the back street of San Juan a...

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San Marcos to Santa Cruz lake hike

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pvhee

Distance

5.60mi

Elevation +

1490f

TrailRank

27| 4.0

Nice Atitlan lake hike passing two small Maya villages. Easy and safe enough to do by yourself. Catch a boat back from Santa Cruz to wherever you are staying around the Atitlan lake.

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Tikal

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Stavros P

Distance

5.54mi

Elevation +

663f

TrailRank

27

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That was a guided tour for the sunset. Start around 14:00 ideally and estimate to be at Mundo Perdido for the sunset.

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Volcan Fuego Ridge

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Dean Johnston

Distance

3.18mi

Elevation +

1798f

TrailRank

27

The hike down and back up from Acatenango Base Camp. Soft and slippery and tricky coming back in the dark after sunset. But absolutely worth it! Check out Routinely Nomadic for a full description of our Acatenango advent...

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Mirador de Santiaguito

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Frecourt

Distance

3.51mi

Elevation +

295f

TrailRank

26

Partial recording. Bus xela-llanos then up the moutain. Many crossroads. The recording starts midway as i thought it would be helpful. It stops 100m from the mirador though, because of an issue with my phone.

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Cerro de la cruz

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kilómetros para el mundo

Distance

9.76mi

Elevation +

1299f

TrailRank

26

Antigua is the old capital of Guatemala, with ancient and colorful houses. It's very touristy and a hub to climb volcanoes. In this track we started I our hostel and went right on the first street. Then we went left an...

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Pasajcap - San Pedro La Laguna

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Dean Johnston

Distance

6.73mi

Elevation +

696f

TrailRank

26

Our Saturday morning road walk around the lake for brunch at El Barrio. Recorded trail ends at San Pedro market. Check out Routinely Nomadic for complete descriptions of the 20 best Lake Atitlan hikes.

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Antigua to Rio dulce Guatemala

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rannsy

Distance

198.29mi

Elevation +

11427f

TrailRank

26

The bus ride from Antigua to Rio Dulce Guatemala was quite scenic. Driving at high altitude and getting even higher up from Guatemala city (nearly 3000m) with a lot of lorry / truck traffic on the "mountain". Getting dow...

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San Pedro La Laguna

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kilómetros para el mundo

Distance

6.60mi

Elevation +

633f

TrailRank

26

Atitlán lake is a lake in a massive crater of a vulcano, in Southwest Guatemala. The lake is surrounded by other volcanoes and it's a very touristy destination. In this track we started in our hostel (Hospedaje Lolita)...

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El Mirador Montenegro - Santa Catarina Palopó

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Dean Johnston

Distance

2.93mi

Elevation +

43f

TrailRank

26

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A pleasant, easy path that is entirely downhill from an excellent Lake Atitlan mirador (near the village of Pacaman) to the wonderfully colourful village of Santa Catarina Palopo. An easy hike with terrific views! Check ...

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