Quetzaltenango offers a wonderful opportunity to climb volcanoes. There are many agencies in town that take daily or weekend hikes to Santa Maria, Santiaguito or Tajamulco. It is best to hike the volcanoes in groups.

Santa Maria - 3772mts

Santiaguito - Viewed from Santa Mara can be seen erupting just about everyday of the year (see banner above).

Tajamulco - 4222mts - Highest point in Guatemala

Outside of Antigua is the active Volcano Pacaya. There are daily tours leaving at 6am from any hotel in Antigua. You hike for 1 1/2 then climb through the a lava field and watch live flowing lava!!