Agua Volcano view from Pacaya Trails
Hunapu Volcano (Agua Volcano)Climbing a volcano is always better in the early morning. This way not only you avoid the heat of the midday sun, you also get the best of the day: clear sky and amazing view.Pacaya Volcano has by far, the best landscape to see near Guatemala City. Sometimes the clouds from a little “hat” over the summit of Agua Volcano, other times it just covers the highest part making the summit still visible.
Hunapu Volcano (Agua Volcano)
The funny thing about this area is that you can actually get here only to enjoy a little trekking even if you don’t reach the summit of Pacaya.
The fresh forest of the volcano protects you from the sun while offering a natural experience surrounded by butterflies and birds.
Bring some snacks and some water to spend the day around. Fresh clothes are advisable but keep in mind its kinda cold in the early morning.
Enjoy.
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Among the beautiful places to visit near Guatemala City, Lake Amatitlán is the biggest lake. It was a few years ago almost the identical brother of Lake Atitlán. So far, the pollution and industrial waste coming from the “modern growing city” show the impact on its waters.
So you want to visit Tikal on your own? driving? excellent!! Renting a car or taking your own car on a trip from Guatemala City to Tikal is a great way to see the places around and visit several destinations keeping a low budget, better if you stay on cheap hotels or if you camp around.
This was a very hot day on a travel to Tikal. The sun was not “heating” the air, it was punishing us!. This is one of the most hot summers I can remember (global warming?)
This beauty is real. The name “Water Volcano” or “Volcan de Agua” is because in time of the Spanish Colonization the constant rain caused a flood which destroyed most of the city of Antigua Guatemala. But those days, it was the main city of Guatemala “Santiago de los Caballeros”.
People ask me all the time what’s the best way to get to Tikal from Guatemala City. If you have zero budget problems you can take a flight early in the morning (6:00-7:30).