Acatenango Volcano Hike: Unveiling The Trek Guatemala – Elevation, Tour, Distance, Difficulty, Guide With Map & More!

In this article, we are going to learn about the Acatenango Volcano Hike. A lot of people were searching for the details of this hike. So here we are going to unveil the trek to Guatemala, also going to reveal the elevation, tour, distance, difficulty, and guide man. Check out this entire article without missing any line to learn everything.

Acatenango Volcano Hike

According to the experienced people, the Acatenango Hike is such a special adventure and currently Antigua, Guatemala’s most popular among travelers. Volcan Acatenango is the beautiful beast that started it all for OX back in 2004. With an elevation of 3976 meters, it is the third-highest volcano in Central America. This epic hike takes you to the summit of the most beautiful volcano in Guatemala with incredible views of the active Fuego volcano.

It has been claimed that the Acatenango Trip is for many travelers the highlight of their tour through Central America. Although big and a challenging hike the reward of staying in comfortable wood cabins with stunning views of the active Fuego Volcano is simply amazing. Scroll down to learn more.

Best Time To Hike Acatenango

In this article, we have suggested some best guides as per the analysis and research. So reports have suggested that at OX Expeditions we run the Acatenango Guatemala trip all year round. In Antigua, Guatemala there is a 6-month dry season from November to April, and a 6-month wet season from May to October. However, this does not guarantee that you will have great weather in the dry season and bad weather in the wet season.

The weather here is very unpredictable and the forecast in the rainy season of April to October is nearly always thunderstorms and is often wrong. Each of the volcanoes has its micro-climate and it is not uncommon for it to be raining in Antigua and not on Acatenango. Read more in the further article.

The Volcan Acatenango overnight hike is popular because of the incredible views of the Volcan Fuego that can be seen from Acatenango’s summit. But because the Acatenango hike brings hikers near an active volcano, yes, there is some risk. It is very hard to hike. It is known for wreaking havoc on experienced and inexperienced hikers alike because of its steep incline. Acatenango is 3,976 meters tall, temperatures drop the higher you climb and altitude sickness is likely. 

The last hours are going to be the toughest because, by that point, you are so high up that you’re climbing through volcanic sand instead of solid ground. Combined with the altitude, it’s strenuous. Hiking Acatenango to the summit takes in total of between six to eight hours, depending on your pace. The trip back down is done much quicker, between two to three hours. The total distance of the hike, and return trip, adds up to about 18 kilometers, which is done over two days.

As per the reports, the Acatenango Volcano Hike is divided into two parts, The first part is done on day one and takes around six hours. This hike brings you to base camp, where you have dinner, rest, and sleep. From base camp, you already have views of Volcan Fuego that are spectacular, so some hikers choose to skip summiting the next morning.

Acatenango Volcano Hike Guide Map

Antigua is the gateway to Volcan Acatenango. The small Guatemalan city is a popular stop for most travelers to Guatemala because of its Spanish colonial architecture. In Antigua, you can visit museums, enjoy incredible views of the surrounding volcanoes, visit artisan markets, and more. We hope that you liked this article. Stay tuned with us.