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Hike Sacred Lake Chicabal, then Tour a Mayan Village - Full Day
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Quetzaltenango Department
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience the mystery and majesty of Lake Chicabál and life in a Mayan Village. Formed within the inactive Chicabal Volcano, this crater lake is considered sacred by the Mam-Mayan people of the region and is surrounded by cloud forests, making it a site of cultural and spiritual significance. It is the most popular visitor destination in the Quetzaltenango area. Descend 600 steps into the caldera and explore the lake's perimeter, learning about the 20 Mayan 'naguals' along the way.
After the hike, engage with local culture during a village tour, visit a Mayan home, and learn from a weaving demonstration. This immersive experience is perfect for families and individuals looking to connect ...
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Box lunch after the hike on top of the Lake Chicabal crater
Breakfast is served at the 8am at our Welcome Center at Xela AID Complex
Bottled water
A sweet treat is offered upon return to the Welcome Center.
Entrance fee to Lake Chicabal
Tour guide gratuity
Meeting Points
Departure
San Martín Chiquito
The day's activities begin and end at the Eco-Guest House of the Xela Aid Complex in San Martin Chiquito, about an hour from Quetzaltenango.
Return
Itinerary
WELCOME: 8:00am at our Welcome Center at Xela AID Complex to meet your expert guide and breakfast.
• RIDE: 9:00am - A transport vehicle will whisk you up scenic trails to the dry lakebed below Chicabál Lake crater.
• HIKE: 9:30am - Reach the rim of the caldera and learn the crater lake's history before descending - 600 steps down.
• NAGUAL TOUR: Hike the scenic perimeter and learn about the 20 Mayan "naguals" - the "energies and lessons of days.”
• NATURE: In the surrounding forest, be prepared to see butterflies, birds, and perhaps the phenomena of "clouds gathering water" that local people count on to bring the rains to nourish their crops.
Hike Sacred Lake Chicabal, then Tour a Mayan Village - Full Day
(1) Reviews
Quetzaltenango Department
About
Experience the mystery and majesty of Lake Chicabál and life in a Mayan Village. Formed within the inactive Chicabal Volcano, this crater lake is considered sacred by the Mam-Mayan people of the region and is surrounded by cloud forests, making it a site of cultural and spiritual significance. It is the most popular visitor destination in the Quetzaltenango area. Descend 600 steps into the caldera and explore the lake's perimeter, learning about the 20 Mayan 'naguals' along the way.
After the hike, engage with local culture during a village tour, visit a Mayan home, and learn from a weaving demonstration. This immersive experience is perfect for families and individuals looking to connect ...
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Box lunch after the hike on top of the Lake Chicabal crater
Breakfast is served at the 8am at our Welcome Center at Xela AID Complex
Bottled water
A sweet treat is offered upon return to the Welcome Center.
Entrance fee to Lake Chicabal
Tour guide gratuity
Meeting Points
Departure
San Martín Chiquito
The day's activities begin and end at the Eco-Guest House of the Xela Aid Complex in San Martin Chiquito, about an hour from Quetzaltenango.