Hike Lake Chicabal + Explore Mayan Village - Two-Day Adventure
Destination: Quetzaltenango.
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
Known For: Quetzaltenango Volunteer Tours , Quetzaltenango Overnight Tours, Quetzaltenango Nature and Wildlife Tours, Quetzaltenango Nature Walks, Quetzaltenango 4WD Tours, Quetzaltenango Multi-day Tours, Quetzaltenango Walking Tours, Quetzaltenango Hiking Tours, Quetzaltenango Small Group, Quetzaltenango Cultural Tours.
Duration: Around 2 days.
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
Known For: Quetzaltenango Volunteer Tours , Quetzaltenango Overnight Tours, Quetzaltenango Nature and Wildlife Tours, Quetzaltenango Nature Walks, Quetzaltenango 4WD Tours, Quetzaltenango Multi-day Tours, Quetzaltenango Walking Tours, Quetzaltenango Hiking Tours, Quetzaltenango Small Group, Quetzaltenango Cultural Tours.
Duration: Around 2 days.