Chicabal Volcano and Lagoon Trek: Explore Mam Mayan Culture and Nature, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
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8 Ratings
Embark on a half-day trek to Chicabal Volcano and Lagoon in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Immerse yourself in Mam Mayan culture, witness ancient ceremonies, and enjoy the stunning natural beauty.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chicabal Lake - 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.
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees
Additional Information
Dedicate a significant part of your day to discovering the ceremonial heart of the Mam Mayan civilization at the Volcano and Laguna de Chicabal. Observe the Mayan altars where important calendar events were commemorated. You’ll also encounter a variety of birds and witness local farming practices. The experience is enjoyable and manageable for kids and seniors, especially with the assistance of the local 4x4 known as ‘el torito’.
- 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Cristinadd8380ge
Aug 31, 2023
WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE ✨ - I had a great experience with Adrenalina Tours.
• Transfers always on time and safe
• Professional people always available and helpful
My experience:
I did the hiking to Acatenango and was so amazing!!! 2 guides always kind and available to help the people of the group.
Another great experience I recommend is the opportunity to stay in a local family in San Juan La Laguna for aknots 2 days, everything coordinated by Adrenalina. The experience has been one of the best of my life. Coming into contact with the family, the local culture and traditions have been ones of the wonderful souvenirs I’ll bring at home with me.
A special thanks goes to Elias of Adrenalina Tours, the contact who coordinated everything for me.
Thank you for everything
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Edobrez
Apr 11, 2023
2 weeks private Guatemala tour - We contacted Patrick of Adrenalina in 2020 after a friend’s referral. The pandemic forced us to cancel a trip already well planned. Come 2023 and we did it. Adrenalina organised drivers and guides and booked a good number of hotels. I booked other stays myself with their excellent recommendations (I was looking for traditional locally owned places).
We visited Antigua, Chichi, Xela, Nabaj, Semuc and Tikal. Adrenalina also organised our transfer to the Belize border and with their partners up to Caye Caulker.
Excellent staff and communication via whatsapp. Recommended - though you should do your own research and know what you want to do and see to get the best out of a tour like ours.
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Douglas
Apr 10, 2018
An amazing trip. My guide Eddie was... - <p>An amazing trip. My guide Eddie was a fantastic guide. The walk up to the top of the volcano was not as difficult as I had imagined. The trip down to me was more difficult. </p>
<p>Chicabal Volcano and Lagoon are incredibly beautiful. I definitely recommend this trip.</p>
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Nina
Jul 15, 2018
Not moderate - I signed up for this our because it said it was a moderate hike. It was not. The hike was four hours of diffulcult uphill and downhill on rocks, a very difficult down staircase. It also said we would be guided around the lagoon with the guide to see the Mayan sacrifice areas. When we got to the lagoon the guide said we had thirty minutes to walk around the lagoon and see the Mayan areas but he was not accompanying us. Not as advertised.
Very beautiful area but i was exhausted and was unprepared for the level of difficulty. Maybe for more experienced hikers this is moderate but not for me.
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