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Volcán Tajumulco

Watch the sun come and go from the highest point in Central America.

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Summary

Join us on our two day trek to the highest point in Central America: Volcan Tajumulco! At 4,220 meters tall, Tajumulco means “above the clouds” in the local Mayan language.
After a strenuous trek through montane pine forests to our base camp, this giant of the Guatemalan Highlands offers views galore. We’ll enjoy lunch and dinner at camp before going to bed early in preparation for the highlight of our trip.
We will awake in the earliest hours of Day 2 to begin the final ascent to the summit under the cover of dark. There, we will watch the night sky turn to dawn as the sun rises over the volcanic line of Guatemala. To see all that the summit has to offer, we will circumnavigate the volcano’s dormant crater during our descent to capture views of surrounding mountain ranges, nearby Mexico, and the Pacific Coast.
At the basecamp, we will have breakfast and prepare for our final climb down the mountain. After eating lunch at a small comedor at the bottom of the mountain, we will begin our trip back to Xela.

**There is a mandatory pre-trip meeting at 6:00pm the evening prior to the trek’s departure. Here, you will meet your guides and fellow trekkers, borrow any gear you may need, receive communal gear, finalize payment, and more.**

Quick Facts

Start

5:00 AM, Xela

End

5:00 PM, Xela

Total distance

15 km (9 mi)

Maximum elevation

4,222 m (13,850 ft)

Average backpack weight

15 kg (35 lbs)

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The profits from one person hiking Tajumulco provides all the school supplies in the primary school for a week!

Travel Details

Start Time & Location

Quetzaltrekkers Office (inside of the Casa Argentina hostel, Xela)

End Time & Location

Quetzaltrekkers Office (inside of the Casa Argentina hostel, Xela)

What to bring

Hiking Backpack (>60L); Sleeping Bag; Sleeping Mat; Hiking Shoes; Hiking Clothes; Warm Clothes; Rain Jacket/Poncho; Headlamp; 3-4 Liters Water; Communal Food Items, Communal Tents

What is included

What’s not included

Elevation

Frequently asked questions

Where do we sleep?

We sleep in tents at the base camp (4,000m). Tents are carried by the group.

Will I need to bring food and water?

No, we provide plenty of food throughout your whole trek, and purified drinking water. 

What if I have dietary needs?

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.

Can I bathe on the trek?

Not on this one!

Can I store personal luggage not needed for the trek in Xela?

Yes, we have a secure, locked room in which you may store your luggage.

How can I pay for the trek?

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.

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