Pacaya

Great experience hiking the volcano. If you are driving there by yourself be careful, getting there was an adventure by itself. Do not follow google maps, it took us through sketchy neighborhoods with terrible roads and potholes that could fit a person. In the end I gave up on google maps when it told us to get through a bridge that was broken. Waze worked much better and took us there. However notice that the guide cost Q200 and the parking plus Q30. You also can't choose a guide and have to get the next one in line, no matter if he speaks english well or not. If your group is not big it might be worth it to just be part of a tour group from antigua and not have to worry about the drive, or about being lucky enough to get a good guide.

Great for beginners. Gorgeous view. Tip your local guides! Make sure you have good walking shoes because the volcanic sand can be slippery on walk on. Tourists left marshmallow sticks behind so don’t be one of those people. Leave footprints only!

This was my second volcano tour. Although, I didn’t see lava, it was a nice hike and you could see steam coming up from the rocks. My son and I loved it. FYI, it cost $100 quetzales to enter the park

We had what would be called an interesting experience. Weather did not cooperate and we had to hike up in the rain and wind. We made the best out of it and did enjoy ourselves. Hike was relatively easy. 1 hour up, 45 minutes down. Never too steep or too difficult. Most people should be able to do it with relative ease. Also got to roast marshmallows up top.

The place and the experience of visiting a volcano were fabulous. The place has hundreds of guides who will offer you the service as soon as you arrive, so you won't lack guidance. In the same way, the path is very intuitive to be able to take it without a guide, however I recommend hiring the service because they are in charge of giving you many curious facts about the place. Difficulty level: Low Approximate ascent time: 1 hour Height: 2,500 meters ——— Spanish The place and the experience of visiting a volcano were fabulous. The place has hundreds of guides who will offer you the service as soon as you arrive, so you won't lack guidance. In the same way, the path is very intuitive to be able to take it without a guide, however I recommend hiring the service because they are in charge of giving you many curious facts about the place.

A very scenic and historic hike!! I rode on horseback which was even better. We saw lava flows only 3 years old and ate pizza that was cooked on the hot lava rocks too.

It deserves 5 stars but read my comment _ Really impressive, great guides on site, wife loved it, a few beggars flogging sticks and ponchos - But if you are unfit then avoid - it is not gently windy like the tour sales people tell you but super steep

A relatively easier option re hiking to get close to hot water vapor coming out of the ground. Definitely No View of the lava. The approx 60 min hike is steep and mostly on soft powder lava dust, hence it is a harder walk. Of course you are climbing in altitude, which will also feel harder. Along the way you have nice views of mountains and the other two volcanoes. As the sun sets, you'll have wonderful colors all around. At the stop up top, there are a couple of guys who will bake you a pizza using thermal energy from the ground - cheesy, but cool. (We had a very poor experience using Old Town Outfitters Adventure Guatemala for Pacaya hike. Please consider not using them.)

Great experience hiking the volcano. If you are driving there by yourself be careful, getting there was an adventure by itself. Do not follow google maps, it took us through sketchy neighborhoods with terrible roads and potholes that could fit a person. In the end I gave up on google maps when it told us to get through a bridge that was broken. Waze worked much better and took us there. However notice that the guide cost Q200 and the parking plus Q30. You also can't choose a guide and have to get the next one in line, no matter if he speaks english well or not. If your group is not big it might be worth it to just be part of a tour group from antigua and not have to worry about the drive, or about being lucky enough to get a good guide.

Great for beginners. Gorgeous view. Tip your local guides! Make sure you have good walking shoes because the volcanic sand can be slippery on walk on. Tourists left marshmallow sticks behind so don’t be one of those people. Leave footprints only!

This was my second volcano tour. Although, I didn’t see lava, it was a nice hike and you could see steam coming up from the rocks. My son and I loved it. FYI, it cost $100 quetzales to enter the park

We had what would be called an interesting experience. Weather did not cooperate and we had to hike up in the rain and wind. We made the best out of it and did enjoy ourselves. Hike was relatively easy. 1 hour up, 45 minutes down. Never too steep or too difficult. Most people should be able to do it with relative ease. Also got to roast marshmallows up top.

The place and the experience of visiting a volcano were fabulous. The place has hundreds of guides who will offer you the service as soon as you arrive, so you won't lack guidance. In the same way, the path is very intuitive to be able to take it without a guide, however I recommend hiring the service because they are in charge of giving you many curious facts about the place. Difficulty level: Low Approximate ascent time: 1 hour Height: 2,500 meters ——— Spanish The place and the experience of visiting a volcano were fabulous. The place has hundreds of guides who will offer you the service as soon as you arrive, so you won't lack guidance. In the same way, the path is very intuitive to be able to take it without a guide, however I recommend hiring the service because they are in charge of giving you many curious facts about the place.

A very scenic and historic hike!! I rode on horseback which was even better. We saw lava flows only 3 years old and ate pizza that was cooked on the hot lava rocks too.

It deserves 5 stars but read my comment _ Really impressive, great guides on site, wife loved it, a few beggars flogging sticks and ponchos - But if you are unfit then avoid - it is not gently windy like the tour sales people tell you but super steep

A relatively easier option re hiking to get close to hot water vapor coming out of the ground. Definitely No View of the lava. The approx 60 min hike is steep and mostly on soft powder lava dust, hence it is a harder walk. Of course you are climbing in altitude, which will also feel harder. Along the way you have nice views of mountains and the other two volcanoes. As the sun sets, you'll have wonderful colors all around. At the stop up top, there are a couple of guys who will bake you a pizza using thermal energy from the ground - cheesy, but cool. (We had a very poor experience using Old Town Outfitters Adventure Guatemala for Pacaya hike. Please consider not using them.)