Some pictures of my trip up these volcanoes with Jo. Pretty awesome on Acatenango whose summit overlooks an active volcano (Fuego) and has spectacular views of volcán de Agua, Antigua and the volcanoes that surround Lago Atitlán. We caught a taxi at around 3.30am via Parramos to the base in pueblito La Soledad under an…
After my overextended stay in Guatemala, it has been nothing short of awesome to be back on the bike again. Significant improvements in my Spanish after studying for a few weeks have really helped with interactions with the locals and it’s been a joy to have more than half comprehensible conversations. My first day plan…
The proximity of Volcán de Agua (3,760m) to Antigua and its impressive prominence in comparison to the surrounding landscape make it a particularly appealing volcano to climb. It towers substantially above the old capital of Guatemala and one is reminded of its huge mass from anywhere in the city; it epitomises my idea of a…
My time in Guatemala has been extended yet again but perhaps not for quite the right reasons; contaminated food, dengue fever and processing time for my visa extension have delayed me several weeks. Not that I mind being in Antigua, I’m staying in an awesome place called Hotel Casa Luna whose owner, Mario, has been…
This is really an informative post about climbing Volcán Atitlán, since most people assume it’s not really possible. Although quite a tough hike and despite what people and agencies will tell you in San Pedro, guides do exist and from what I could see, it seemed relatively safe. (Although this is only based on my experience…
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