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Feb 5, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience!! 4 of us climbed the colossal volcano, ages 50-65, no guide. It took us 6 hours to get to “la orqueta” From there, you can still go left or right, we didn’t try. Thin…Full review by sincup05
Feb 4, 2025
If you're up for a challenging yet rewarding adventure, hiking Acatenango Volcano is an experience you won't forget. It’s steep, and the altitude can make it tough, especially towards the summit, but…Full review by Oscar C
Dec 21, 2024
very apprehensive to do this hike but wasn't sure if i should believe all the youtube gossip with everyone saying it's sooooo difficult, hardest thing they've done. Ok my background and then you can…Full review by namabeer
What if the weather doesn’t cooperate? I’m planning to go next week and I’m seeing that there’s a thunderstorm happening during the days I want to go.. does it get canceled? Is it safe?
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Sorry, I dont know how they do if weather is bad. But most likely you will will not have any problems with the weather. Enjoy!
I have hip problem and can only manage to walk about an hour. Is there an easy way to see this volcano?
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Yes, the camping area you will have a perfectly good viewpoint and can see and hear its eruptions. I have seen people take horses. The only unfortunate thing is the horses aren’t …
Yes, the camping area you will have a perfectly good viewpoint and can see and hear its eruptions. I have seen people take horses. The only unfortunate thing is the horses aren’t well taken care of so I’m usually against that. But thats totally up to you. Hiking wouldn’t be an option though, its between a moderate and difficult trek in my opinion and definitely not short.
Looks like tours are still going up Acatenango despite Fuegos violent eruption last year. Have things been safe since last summer when Fuego was erupting?
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Is anything really safe? If you mean would this activity be performed in the U.S? Definitely not. Did I feel safe? Absolutely! But what do I know? I don’t think any tourist in a tour …
Is anything really safe? If you mean would this activity be performed in the U.S? Definitely not. Did I feel safe? Absolutely! But what do I know? I don’t think any tourist in a tour group has ever died from Fuego’s lava and hundreds of people go up it every day. If anything is dangerous its Pacaya. You are close enough to the lava to throw rocks at it lol. But on Acatenango your on a completely different mountain, if anything I’d imagine its safer than being down below. Don’t waste your time questioning safety. If tour are going up and your seeing hundreds of happy people coming down then its safe. I would just recommend going with a reputable tour guide and not going by yourself. Or if you do, don’t go to the very top because of extreme weather and cold. The tours stop I believe about 900 feet below the summit.
How long in advance should one book the volcano hike? I would like do the hike between 23rd-27th Dec 2018. Is it possible to go to Antigua and book depending on the weather etc or you recommend booking in advance? I have read on a blog that prices can vary as much as 4 times between companies too.
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There are many agencies in Antigua that you can book through as late as a day before the hike! Prices do vary a lot and so do experiences. Some companies carry all your equipment …
There are many agencies in Antigua that you can book through as late as a day before the hike! Prices do vary a lot and so do experiences. Some companies carry all your equipment for you, feed you well and give you a really nice place to stay. Others may be more rugged! I would look into what a group makes you carry, where you stay, and what food is provided before you go so that you can plan or pack with that all in mind!
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