CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE
Trek length: 1 day
Price: Q300 donation
Trekking distance: there are a few kilometers of trekking involved

Our Rock Climbing trip will see you travel out to La Muela (literally: the Molar), an extinct lava field located in the Almolonga Valley, just outside of Xela. La Muela’s bizarre landscape of chunky rock pillars and great viewing points looking back down on the city make for a uniquely beautiful backdrop. In addition to offering some of the best bolted climbing routes in the Guatemala (5.5 – 5.13+), the area is also an important sacred site, attracting hundreds of pilgrims everyday from all over the country. The constant wailings and chants of the religious devotees below only add to the surreal nature of the place.

The trip includes a breakfast in the Quetzaltrekkers office and lunch on the volcanic plateau. While the exact schedule depends on the season and the desires of the climbers, we usually meet early in the morning and spend as much time on the walls as the weather (and our muscles) will allow. Afterwards, we make our way to the nearby Los Vahos steam saunas to rest our weary arms and legs in the hot vapours before returning to Quetzaltenango in the mid to late afternoon. If you’re into climbing and saunas, you’re gonna love this trip.

We take people with a range of climbing abilities on this trip: from first-timers right through to professionals. Our experienced volunteer guides know the walls well and will take you on those routes that suit your ability-level. Novices should keep in mind, however, that climbing takes a certain amount of skill and strength and there is a limited range of super-easy climbs on offer.

Price includes: experienced guides, all equipment (including harnesses, ropes, chalk and climbing shoes), 2 meals, snacks, water, transport and entrance to the Los Vahos steam saunas.

When: Although we schedule this trip to take place every Thursday, it can generally be run any day of week provided we have a guide available. For details, check out our online schedule or contact us.

What to bring:*

• Backpack
• Light-breathable clothes for climbing
• Warm jacket
• Comfortable shoes for hiking (ie. tennis shoes)
• Rain coat/ poncho
• Bathing suit and small towel
• Sun Protection
• Climbing equipment (if you have your personal gear)

*Don’t have all this stuff? No problem- we can lend you everything you don’t have