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Trek to Chicabal Volcano and Lagoon near Quetzaltenango , Guatemala

By Adrenalina Tours
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Overview

Spend a good half day exploring the ceremonial center of the Mam Mayan culture on your visit to the Volcano and Laguna de Chicabal. View Mayan altars where ceremonies were held celebrating important dates on the Mayan calendar. Also lots of birds to see as well as local agricultural activities .
Nice and not that difficult to do with children and / or elderly people using the local 4x4 called " el torito " .

Activity location

  • Chicabal Lake
    • San Martín Sacatepéquez, Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chicabal Lake
    • San Martín Sacatepéquez, Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedRound-trip shared transfer
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance Fees

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum number of 2 persons applies. If you book for yourself, there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Activity itinerary

Visit a mystical lake in the crater of a volcano which up to day is used by Mayan people to perform their sacred rituals. The majority of them are inhabitants on San Martín Sacatepéquez and belong to one of the 23 Mam groups in Guatemala. The Mam are modern Mayan people who live in southwestern Guatemala and parts of southern Mexico. At least 500 Mil live in Guatemala. For them, Laguna Chicabal is a sacred and miraculous place – the mystic perception becoming even more convincing because of its shape and the fog that shrouds the volcano. Maya priests perform traditional ceremonies on the shore using candles, flowers and holy crosses. The guide joining you at this unique tour will be a local from Quetzaltenango, or even a local guide from the Chicabal lagoon, and will explain all there is to know about Mayan religion, Mayan culture, and the local plants and animals. IMPORTANT DATES FOR MAM PEOPLE: May 3rd and 40 days after holy week of Easter. You can also camp at the lake between October and May; after and before the rain season INCLUDED IN CASE OF CAMPING: All equipment: tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, food.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChicabal Lake
    • San Martín Sacatepéquez, Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEChicabal Lake
    • San Martín Sacatepéquez, Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala

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