Comments on: Climbing Pacaya: City Girl Conquers the Volcano

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:36:00 +0000

I went for a month last year and visited most of the country and am going for another month later this year. The entire country is fantastic! Acatenango is the one everyone should do at least once. It’s a two day trip, 5-6 hours up but you get to see the lava flows.sy night. I loved the Pacific coast, the volcanoes around Lake Atitlán, the city…it’s all pretty amazing.

By: Oswaldo R Cuy Castellanos

Oswaldo R Cuy Castellanos — Sun, 30 May 2021 03:41:49 +0000

Congrats for your excited experience hiking on one of the beautiful volcano in Guatemala! I’m from Guatemala just 20 minutes in Antigua, (Santa Maria de Jesus Sac) I live in Springfield, Ohio 3 years ago I claim up the Pacaya with my little boy on my back and wife and it was one the most exciting moment as familia! People wants to go up Pacaya just don’t pay for the caballos is hard for the poor animals that are not in shape for such job.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sun, 23 May 2021 01:38:06 +0000

In reply to Brandon. Oh... I was supposed to tell my best volcano experience. I was in Baños, Ecuador when Tungurahua was active. Every few days there would be a massive BOOOM! and the buildings would rattle. I was on the square one day and everyone in the streets jumped and had their hands covering their heads and then we all started laughing. There was this incredible mushroom cloud that rose thousands of feet and could be seen in Quito 3 hours away. It was something special to experience.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sun, 23 May 2021 01:32:05 +0000

Nice article! I am going back to Antigua in 3 weeks. I was trapped there for 5 months last year but couldn’t do nada because of Covid. I sat at my hostel alone everyday watching Netflix and ordering Ubereats and gaining 45 lbs. So I am returning to go do all the things I couldn’t. What a great town with nice people! I’m glad you had fun. You look much fitter than me so I may skip the uphill hike. Love from Mississippi. Cheers

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 12:46:34 +0000

In reply to Stephanie. We just randomly walked into one of the many tour agencies and bought two tickets for the next day. It's very simple and you don't have to worry about it. You also don't have to stay in a hostel to book tours through them you can just walk in and tell them what you want and they will help you. Hope that helps and enjoy hiking Pacaya.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 02:56:29 +0000

Hey! Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m fellow city girl, and I’ve booked myself a solo trip to Guatemala next Feb.

My concern isn’t actually the physical exertion part of hiking Pacaya Volcano. Rather, I’m the type who likes to plan and book everything in advance. You mentioned that you paid only $15-20 for the tour and that pretty much every tour company in Antigua will offer the same tour. So my questions are: how did you find/choose a tour company (can you make any recommendations)? How far in advance did you book your tour, or was it more like show up and book a tour for the next day? I’m planning to stay in an Airbnb, so I won’t have a hostel/hotel to arrange tours for me.

Thanks for your help!

By: Jazzy

Jazzy — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 04:16:42 +0000

In reply to Reneé. hahaha, I would probably die climbing Tajumuico, but like most hikes that I am afraid of, I would do it anyway and once at the top I wouldn't regret it one bit. Speaking of hiking, last week I actually climbed an active volcano, Kawah Ijen in Indonesia and it was amazing! You would be please to know that I didn't die lol, nor was I overly exhausted :) If you get a chance you should definitely hike Kawah Ijen, it's breathtaking!

By: Reneé

Reneé — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 01:15:27 +0000

Wow and this one is one of the small ones in Guatemala, you should try the Tajumulco next time, is the biggest and the night sky from the top is just AMAZING. :)

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:30:36 +0000

In reply to Susan. Hey Susan. I definitely think it is worth it and if you start training now, I am sure you can do it. If not you can always pay one of the guys on the horses to take you up. Either way I am sure you will have a great time.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 01:53:50 +0000

Umm, I’m in zero shape to hike a volcano. Zero! Takes me 16 minutes to walk a mile and that’s pushing it. I’m going on a mission trip there in Late June. E ery one wants to do it on our free day. Do I start now training is it even worth it? As in, can I make it you think? I’m working on weight loss but have about 60 more lbs to go…opinions?