A unique five day adventure through the remote Cuchumatanes Mountains in the northern highlands of Guatemala.
This journey will take you through the remote villages of the Guatemalan altiplano towards the town of Todos Santos. Over 5 days you will explore changing scenery, local culture, and the highest non-volcanic peak in Central America.
The trek begins in Nebaj in the Ixil Triangle, an area subjected to some of the worst atrocities of the civil war. After a visit to a cheese farm and a chance to use a Mayan temascal, we will spend 4 days hiking through mountain villages and river valleys, staying with local families. This area holds much of Guatemala’s war history, and trekkers can expect to hear personal stories and histories about Guatemala, the region’s many diverse Mayan cultures, and the armed conflict.
After ascending to La Torre, the highest peak of the Cuchamatanes with unbelievable views, we will descend down to the fascinating town of Todos Santos, known for its namesake festival in November, with a unique blend of thousands of years of Mam history, Spanish conquest and war impact, and modern migration stories. After spending the night resting and eating in Todos Santos, we will return to Xela on the last day.
5:00 AM, Xela
3:00 PM, Xela
50 km (31 mi)
3,840 m (12,600 ft)
12 kg (25 lbs)
The profits from one person hiking to Todos Santos provides clothing for one child in the hogar for the entire year!
Quetzaltrekkers Office, Xela (At Casa Argentina hostel)
Quetzaltrekkers Office, Xela (At Casa Argentina hostel)
Hiking Backpack (>50L); Sleeping Bag; Sleeping Mat; Hiking Shoes; Hiking Clothes; Warm Clothes; Rain Jacket/Poncho; Swimsuit and Towel; Headlamp; 2-3 Liters Water; Communal Food Items
We sleep indoors with homestays; conditions vary, so a sleeping bag and mat are recommended to carry during the trek.
No, we provide plenty of food throughout your whole trek, and purified drinking water.
We accommodate dietary restrictions. All our trek food is vegetarian, and we can arrange for any other considerations as needed. Please let us know of any dietary needs that we should be aware of when you book the trek.
You will have the opportunity for two mayan temascal saunas on the hike, as well as a shower on the final evening.
Yes, we have a secure, locked room in which you may store your luggage.
You can pay any remaining balance at our office during the pre-trek meeting on the night before the hike. We accept cash quetzales, or cards with a 3% fee.
Your support is providing housing, care, and education for the children of EDELAC in Xela, Guatemala
100% of your monthly gift goes directly to rescuing children and providing care for them.
Our Tajumulco treks are back – bookings are now open!
Join us to watch the sun rise from the highest point in Central America on this beautiful and challenging two day trek through the Guatemalan Highlands.
Select ‘Volcan Tajumulco’ from our Treks menu for more details and to book