Acatenango Hike – difficulty and pain but a pretty amazing view
Hiking in Latin America is an experience like no other. There’s so many different landscapes in this part of the world that it’s hard to pinpoint the best; whether you’re preparing for Patagonia or hiking to Machu Picchu, it’s safe to say that you’ll have an experience you’ll never forget. One of my favourite Latin America hikes, however, is a lot further north in Guatemala. It’s easy to whizz through Central America without stopping to marvel at its Volcanic Arc, but doing so is certainly missing a treat – climbing at least one volcano should be on your Guatemala itinerary. Although I had a fantastic time volcano boarding in Leon, Nicaragua the year previously, I had actually never hiked a volcano before, so when my hostel in Antigua recommended an Acatenango hike, I jumped at the chance. Fifteen minutes into the trek and jumping was the last thing I wanted to do. My heart was pounding out of my chest, I was sweating profusely and I cou...