Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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ADVENTURE HIKING
Guatemala's rugged mountains and jungle plains make for some extraordinary hiking op-
portunities for those wanting to get off the well-trodden path. Adding a human element to
these hikes is the fact that many are guided by local Mayan people. You'll have the chance
to stay in basic accommodations with Mayan families along the way, thus contributing dir-
ectly to their economic well-being and greatly enhancing the cross-cultural experience.
The Western Highlands
If you're up for the challenge of scaling Central America's highest volcano, then
4,220-meterTajumulcoVolcanoisrightupyouralley.It'sveryclosetotheMexicanborder
and accessible from Quetzaltenango, where a few outfitters now make the challenging as-
cent with some regularity. From here it's also possible to hike east to Lake Atitlán via old
mountainpathsthroughcloudforests,grasslands,andrivervalleys,passingMayanvillages
