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Hike Lake Chicabal + Explore Mayan Village - Two-Day Adventure

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Hike Lake Chicabal + Explore Mayan Village - Two-Day Adventure

About this activity

This immersive experience is perfect for those looking to connect with nature and culture in the heart of the Guatemalan Highlands.

DAY ONE: Explore life in a Mayan village - engage with local culture during a guided tour, visit a Mayan home, and learn from a weaving demonstration. After happy hour and a three-course dinner, enjoy all the comforts of home in our top-rated Eco-Guest House.

DAY TWO: After breakfast, discover the mysteries of Lake Chicabál, formed within the inactive Chicabal Volcano. Descend 600 steps into the caldera, explore the lake's perimeter, learn about the 20 Mayan 'naguals'. Surrounded by cloud forests, this crater lake is considered sacred by the Mam-Mayan people, making it a site of cultural and spiritual significance. It is the most popular visitor destination in the Quetzaltenango area.

78% of your activity fee supports the programs and clinics of Local Hope/Xela AID that empower local families and communities to be healthy, educated and self-reliant

What's included

  • ✓Happy hour
  • ✓One night accomodations at Eco-Guest House
  • ✓Admission fee to Lake Chicabal
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Bottled water
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Snacks

Not included

  • ✕Optional transport to/from Quetzaltenango - one hour away
  • ✕gratuitities

Meeting and pickup

  • The tour starts at 2pm at the Eco-Guest House in San Martin Chiquito - about an hour from Quetzaltenango, in the Western Highlands. This is also where you'll be spending the night and eating meals.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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