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What to do and see in Quetzaltenango Department, Western Highlands: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala including Santa Maria Volcano, Laguna Chicabal, Fuentes Georginas, Santiaguito Volcano, Cerro El Baul, Lomas De Tarragona.
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1. Santa Maria Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By junetb2018
Just last weekend I hiked up Volcan Santa Maria with some friends and a guide from Casa Xelaju. We left at 2:30am to catch the sunrise at the top, and we got their just in time! The view from above is astounding, and we got to see a sunrise above the clouds. It's a tough climb, but definitely worth the effort. If you get there in the morning, you should be able to see smoke from an active volcano below. I wouldn't recommend going without somebody who knows the area as there are a multitude of trails that could lead you in every which way. If your interested in doing the hike, Casa Xelaju is more than happy to take people up there for a small fee. They can also take you up Cerro Quemado - a less touristy, but nonetheless beautiful volcano.
2. Laguna Chicabal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By solidarity4ever
It's nt an easy hike so one must be in shape. Beuatiful and serene and considered to be a sacred place by the local Maya folk. Bring a light jacked as it can chilly.
3. Fuentes Georginas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By BuildingBritain - Bath, United Kingdom
Beautiful clear water pools! We arrived at 9.30 on a Tuesday, so we had the place to ourselves for the first hour, then the crowds started to turn up! Apparently weekends are really crowded! Surrounded by beautiful mountains, whilst the sun beat down on us. Lovely snacks and drinks available. Incredible how hard the indigenous people work on the steep hills growing every fruit and vegetable you can imagine!
4. Santiaguito Volcano
5. Cerro El Baul
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By chey_baybee - Fort Collins, United States
I hiked this early on a Sunday morning. I had been warned about the ladron's on the trail, but luckily I did not run into any of them. It is an easy hike from Xela and sitting on the top reading a book was a pleasant way to spend a Sunday morning. If you get hungry, there are tortilla-ladies selling tortillas, meat, chips and soft drinks. Carry a rock or stick to scare off the dogs.
