A Walking Tour of Xela, Guatemala (Quetzaltenango)
Walking around the beautiful, pleasant city of Xela, Guatemala (Quetzaltenango).
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A Walking Tour of Xela, Guatemala (Quetzaltenango)
Xela To Lake Atitlán Hike - Quetaltrekkers Guatemala
Join us on our incredible 3 day hike from Xela (Quetzaltenango) to Lake Atitlán! You will experience the beautiful Highlands of Guatemala in a completely unique way. Stay with local families, eat traditional Guatemalan food and arrive at the bustling lakeside town of San Pedro La Laguna.
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About Quetzaltrekkers Guatemala
We are the only all non-profit, all volunteer-run trekking and outdoors association in Guatemala.
Quetzaltrekkers was founded in 1995 as a means of self-sustainable, grassroots fundraising for the functioning of Associación Escuela de la Calle (EDELAC), with the overall aim of combating the unfortunate reality of children living and working on the streets of Quetzaltenango. Our job is to see that tourism dollars directly benefit those Guatemalans that need them most: namely, street children and children at risk of becoming street children. We do this by running tourist-oriented, guided-treks through the beautiful Guatemalan highlands: hence the slogan, ’Hike and Help’.
Join us on one of our awesome hikes!
Credits:
Director - Judith Devlieger
Camera - Dominic Vogel
HIKING A VOLCANO - ACATENANGO, GUATEMALA
Amazing experience by Hiking the Acatenango Volcano in Guatemala.
7 hours of hiking
Total distance of 10,000m up to 4,000m of altitude
A must do adventure if you pass by Guatemala!
Volcan Fuego and Volcan Acatenango, Guatemala
A three day hike up two volcanoes linked by a saddle rising above the town of Antigua, Guatemala: active Volcan Fuego, and dormant Volcan Acatenango with its distinctive crater.
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Quetzaltrekkers Guatemala Trek
Quetzaltrekkers is a non-profit, volunteer run, outdoor trekking association enhancing the lives of street children in Guatemala. For more information check out their homepage
I had an absolutely amazing trek with Quetzaltrekkers from Xela to Lago Atitlan in Guatemala...Here's a look at the trek!
Volcan Santiaguito, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala (Santa Maria)
Excursión de dos días desde la cuidad de Quetzaltenango al Volcán Santiaguito con Tours Altiplanos de Xela, Guatemala. Una subida y bajada de mas de 1800 metros en total en dos días acampando encima del primer domo. (11 y 12 de abril de 2015)
Escursione di due giorni dalla citta di Quetzaltenango al vulcano Santiaguito con Tours Altiplanos di Xela, Guatemala. Un dislivello di 1800 metros in due giorni con campo nel primo domo. (11 y 12 aprile 2015)
Two day trek from Quetzaltenango, Guatemala to the Volcano Santiaguito with Altiplanos Tours in Xela, Guatemala. A grueling 8 kilometers per day with 1800 meters change in elevation over two days, camping on top of the first dome. An unforgettable experience!! (11 and 12 of April, 2015)
Climbing Volcano Agua. Antigua,Guatemala
Offroad ride and hike to the top of Volcano Agua. A vigorous one hour ride by Land rover, followed by four hours of hiking to get to the top. With no sounds of civilization, and heavenly views, this was an experience of a lifetime. A guided foot tour can take a half day to get to the top, there are also overnight tours that include camping at the top. If you ever visit Guatemala, Volcano Agua is just a fraction of the beauty that the Antigua area offers. The time it takes to get to go all the way up volcano Agua is a small price for the feeling of standing on top of the world..
What to do in Xela in 1 day? What to see in Xela if you are limited with time and budget?
Some of us have very limited time to travel, and I understand that. Therefore, although I spent in Xela (Quetzaltenango) 6 full days, I am sharing my recommendations with those of you, who do not have that much time. What would I do in Xela if I only had 1 day? Well, it depends... On what kind of experience you are looking for.
If you are a good hiker and you would like to see one of the three active volcanoes in Guatemala, then I would recommend to you a climb up Santa Maria volcano (with the height of 3,772 m, which is 12,375 ft). Like this, you will be able to see the Santiaguito volcano. It is a strenuous hike, constantly 3 hours up, and that if you are quite fit. It can take up to 5 or even 6 hours, from what I have heard! Some recommendations here: leave as early as possible! Because it clouds up after 10-11am and then you might not be able to see absolutely anything from up top.
The tours normally cost 275 quetzales, but it is easy to do it by yourself with the public transport. For more details on how to organize it by yourself, you can follow the video below:
And if you are not sure if you are fit enough to climb that volcano, you can see the type of hike under this link:
If you see, that the Santa Maria climb wouldn't be for you, since it is too high and too exhausting to get there, you can go to the Chicabal Lagoon. It is a lake that is up on a volcano on a height of 2,712 meters (8,879 feet).
But you cannot really feel you are on top of a volcano. But it is interesting to see how the locals are doing their offerings on the lake. It is a bit of a hike, but definitely not as difficult as the one to Santa Maria. And also, the whole concept on being on a lake that is in a crater of a volcano, is quite cool.
Here, again, the same advice: go as early as possible, cause it fogs up quite quickly - like around 10-11am. It is possible and easy to get to Laguna Chicabal on your own, in DIY style. And pay way less than for an official tour. You can find the details in the video under this link:
If you are not a keen hiker, and you would like to relax a bit, you can go to the thermal baths of Fuentes Georginas, which are natural hot baths close to Zunil, to which you can also get from Xela with the public transport.
In the evening I relly recommend the Indian Restaurant, el Sabor de India. I know, i know... I would normally not do this type of recommendation. But the food is absolutely extraordinary!
If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below. I am always very happy to answer any of your doubts. Cause I want you to have a fabulous time, even if you are very limited time in Guatemala!
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HIKING AN EPIC VOLCANO IN GUATEMALA 2019
A two day hike up an active volcano (Acatenango) that's 100% worth your time. Who else can say they've hiked up a volcano while watching it's neighboring volcano (Volcan Fuego) continuously erupt with lava flowing down! You NEED to add this to your trip if you visit Guatemala! Bethany and I booked with Ox Expeditions which is an all inclusive trip that includes the gear: hiking shoes, gloves, hats, fleece jackets, coats, long sleeves, long pants, and a backpacking backpack. They also provide, reusable 2 liter water bottles of which they ask that you pack more than 4 liters of water. They have tents and sleeping bags already provided plus breakfast, lunch, and dinner! :)
The hike is not for the faint hearted or the weak. You MUST be fit or active in order to do this hike!
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Trekking Guatemala: Xela a Atitlan en 3 dias Parte 1
viaje caminando entre montañas en guatemala. desde Xela a Atitlan en 3 dias. pasando por las montañas de solola! abril 12 - abril 16. 2017
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Volcano Acatenango Hike in Guatemala
This video shows the day hike up Volcano Acatenango in Guatemala, which is the second largest volcano in the country. The hike itself is 8 miles round trip and 5000 feet of elevation gain, it is not for the faint of heart. This volcano looks down on Volcano Fuego which is an active volcano in Guatemala.
Volcán Tajumulco Trek - Quetzaltrekkers Guatemala
Join us on an adventure to the highest point of Central America....Volcán Tajumulco!
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About Quetzaltrekkers Guatemala
We are the only all non-profit, all volunteer-run trekking and outdoors association in Guatemala.
Quetzaltrekkers was founded in 1995 as a means of self-sustainable, grassroots fundraising for the functioning of Associación Escuela de la Calle (EDELAC), with the overall aim of combating the unfortunate reality of children living and working on the streets of Quetzaltenango. Our job is to see that tourism dollars directly benefit those Guatemalans that need them most: namely, street children and children at risk of becoming street children. We do this by running tourist-oriented, guided-treks through the beautiful Guatemalan highlands: hence the slogan, ’Hike and Help’.
Join us on one of our awesome hikes!
Credits:
Director - Judith Devlieger
Camera - Dominic Vogel
I'm in the real Guatemala now! Exploring Xela, Guatemala
Walking around the authentic Guatemalan city of Xela (also known as Quetzaltenango), Guatemala.
Feel like reading something fun, adventurous and inspiring? Following My Thumb by Gabriel Morris features 26 adventure travel stories from around the world:
Or, Gabriel's practical travel guidebook, Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel, is just $10 on Amazon! Click here for more info:
Gabriel's travel page on Facebook:
Lots more adventure travel at:
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Video created by Gabriel Morris, who is the owner of all video or photo content. See more below.
Gabriel Morris is a world traveler and travel writer who has been adventuring around the world off and on since his first trip to Europe in the summer of 1990. He is author of Following My Thumb, a collection of 26 exciting and hilarious autobiographical travel stories from his worldly wanderings during the 1990s; and of several other books. Visit for lots more info about his travel writing, photography, videos, budget travel tips and much more.
Thanks a lot for watching, and safe journeys!
I'm in the real Guatemala now! Exploring Xela, Guatemala
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