Acatenango 4x4 Natural Reserve Adventure
Q2,250 / US$300 per person
Acatenango Volcano
Acatenango rises to approximately 3,976 meters, facing the often-active Fuego Volcano.
About Acatenango Volcano
With an altitude of approximately 3,976 meters, it offers a unique experience for hiking and nature lovers. From its summit, you can enjoy spectacular views of the often-active Fuego Volcano, as well as Antigua Guatemala and the surrounding highlands. It is famous for overnight hikes and camping on its slopes, where travelers watch Fuego’s eruptions and the sunrise from the summit.
- 2,400 m Trailhead
- 3,600 m Base camp
- 3,976 m Summit
Highlights
- Direct view of Fuego Volcano erupting
- Moderate to high-level adventure hikes
- Overnight camping facing Fuego Volcano
- Sunrise from the summit at 3,976 m
- Base camp at 3,600 m, facing Fuego Volcano
- Optional hike to a ridge at about 3,675 m, around 500 m from Fuego’s crater
- Volcanic landscapes and cloud forests
- Close to Antigua Guatemala
- Stargazing at night
Travel information
- Best time to visit
- November to April (dry season)
- Climate
- Volcanic mountain climate, cold at the summit
- Language
- Spanish and English
- Currency
- GTQ (Guatemalan quetzal)
- Time zone
- GMT-6