The Best Trails in Guatemala

Lívingston

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Distance

9.12mi

Elevation +

561f

TrailRank

26

Lívingston is a small village on the North of Guatemala, mainly populated by Garífunas. It's only communicated to other parts of the country by boat. In this track we started on our hostel and went on the left. When po...

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San Pedro Vulcano Summit

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Giuseppe Alekos Trino

Distance

6.77mi

Elevation +

4675f

TrailRank

26

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Nice hike and amazing view from the top. Just be aware that there are 2 Police checkpoints at 2000m and 23000m and if you arrive there later than noon they will not let you pass.

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Mirador Kaqasiiwaan, San Juan

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Liselotteva

Distance

5.25mi

Elevation +

1247f

TrailRank

26

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A great route with some beautiful views. However I would not recommend as the path halfway gets very unclear (actually non existing).

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Parque Chuiraxamolo-Tzununa

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Dean Johnston

Distance

10.70mi

Elevation +

1444f

TrailRank

25

Flat to the viewpoint, then down on the new (still unopened) road. Check out Routinely Nomadic for complete descriptions of the 20 best Lake Atitlan hikes.

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Santa Maria Volcano

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Adrenalina Tours Guatemala

Distance

3.05mi

Elevation +

4022f

TrailRank

25

The Santa Maria volcano is situated next to the small village of Llanos del Pinal. The view from the top of the volcano is mind blowing! You can see the volcanoes Tacana, Tajumulco, Siete Orejas, Chicabal, Lacandón, the ...

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Xela to Atitlán, Day 1

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Marko Harzheim

Distance

6.90mi

Elevation +

2572f

TrailRank

25

Guided tour, staying with family of the guide. 7 am to 2 pm. Next place to sleep would have been another 4 hours of hiking.

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Tzununá Point - San Marcos La Laguna

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Dean Johnston

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Distance

1.49mi

Elevation +

1178f

TrailRank

25

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Up and over the ridge between the two villages around the front with a very clear viewpoint over the houses on the north side to the lake and volcanoes. Ended up slightly off path about 3/4 of the way up but at that p...

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San Juan Ridge Loop (south trail first)

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Dean Johnston

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Distance

5.11mi

Elevation +

1814f

TrailRank

24

Nice up and down with amazing views of the lake. Check out Routinely Nomadic for a list of the 20 best hikes on Lake Atitlan.

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La Naríz del Indio

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Distance

8.87mi

Elevation +

4154f

TrailRank

24

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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Hiking Volcano San Pedro on Lake Atitlan

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JuozapasZ

Distance

8.14mi

Elevation +

4695f

TrailRank

24

Climbing Volcano San Pedro on Lake Atitlan is a must do attraction while spending holidays near the lake. Volcano reaches 3020 meters above sea level and it is a great day trip from San Pedro la Laguna. Check out How to...

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Río Dulce

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Distance

9.00mi

Elevation +

305f

TrailRank

24

Río Dulce is a river that connects Rio Dulce city with Livingston city (on the Atlantic coast). It's a popular destination to go through the river. In this track we started on our place (Bruno Restaurant) and took the ...

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Antigua

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Distance

9.10mi

Elevation +

364f

TrailRank

24

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 until the 4 calle Sur, where we turned le...

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San marcos - Pajomil - Chuizanchaj

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Dean Johnston

Distance

6.37mi

Elevation +

2530f

TrailRank

24

Steep hike up to a couple of the least-visited Lake Atitlan villages. Check out Routinely Nomadic for a complete guide to Lake Atitlan and full descriptions of the 20 best hikes.

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Hiking Volcano Tajumulco in Guatemala

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JuozapasZ

Distance

8.47mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

23

Volcano Tajumulco is the highest mountain in Guatemala and Central America. It reaches 4220 meters above sea level and it takes around 6 hours to reach the summit of it.

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Tzununa-Chuitzanchaj-Pajomil Loop

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Dean Johnston

Distance

7.10mi

Elevation +

2362f

TrailRank

23

Steep hike up the south ridge out of Tzununa, through a couple small villages and back down the valley.

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Santa Lucia Utatlan - Xepec Picnic Area

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Dean Johnston

Distance

4.61mi

Elevation +

587f

TrailRank

23

Walking from the carretera to the picnic area above Tzununa. Stopped the recording here and did a new recording down to Tzununa. Check out our post on all the best hikes around Lake Atitlan:

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Atitlan - Toliman

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Pancho_Colate

Distance

10.64mi

Elevation +

5735f

TrailRank

22

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A very technical trail, great for aventure and exploring. Is always better to hire a local guide. Remember to bring your trash with you all the time. Both summits are very windy, always bring your coat and gloves.

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Santa Clara La Laguna - Panyevar (Lake Atitlan)

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Dean Johnston

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Distance

4.36mi

Elevation +

636f

TrailRank

22

Great views of lake with some smaller hills. Check out Routinely Nomadic for full descriptions of the 20 best Lake Atitlan hikes.

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Río Dulce

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Distance

8.78mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

22

Río Dulce is a river that connects Rio Dulce city with Livingston city (on the Atlantic coast). It's a popular destination to go through the river. In this track we started on our place (Bruno Restaurant) and took the ...

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Flores

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Distance

8.85mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

22

Flores is a municipality located in Petén province, on the North of Guatemala. It's linked to Santa Elena by a road, but besides of it it's an island. It's very popular between tourist that goes to see the Mayan ruins. ...

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San Pedro La Laguna - Xecal

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Distance

8.70mi

Elevation +

692f

TrailRank

22

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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Atitlán

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Distance

8.96mi

Elevation +

2277f

TrailRank

22

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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Acatenango

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Distance

4.11mi

Elevation +

3983f

TrailRank

22

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 bottom of the vulcano, and we continued the way up until the camps (pic.1). T...

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La Antigua East

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Distance

8.97mi

Elevation +

92f

TrailRank

22

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 until the 5 calle Sur, where we took it o...

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