Tag Archives: Excursions

Excursion: La Laguna de Chikabal

Posted on July 19, 2010 by

The crater of Volcán Chikabal filled up with water sometime in the past, and now it’s a sacred Maya site, as well as a very cool day hike. The bus ride from Xela takes about an hour, and then you … Continue reading →

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Excursion: El Baúl

Posted on May 12, 2010 by

Overlooking Xela from the East is a nice viewpoint that’s actually very easily reached from the city. It’s also a hotspot on the weekends, with families barbecuing and hanging out, kids playing soccer, and the not-to-be-missed concrete slides, or resbaladeros. … Continue reading →

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Excursion: Volcán Tajumulco

Posted on March 4, 2010 by

Hiking to the top of Volcán Tajamulco easily makes the list of must-see, must-do attractions on the Guatemalan tourist trail. Though it’s the highest mountain in Central America at 4,220 meters (13,845 feet), it isn’t necessarily one of the most … Continue reading →

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Excursion: La Muela

Posted on January 13, 2010 by

La Muela translates to The Molar, and once you get near the top of this hike you’ll be able to see where that name comes from. The route starts in Xela, and if you want to walk up the highway … Continue reading →

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