In order to get back to our catamaran "Saltair3" in the Rio Dulce of Guatemala, you must first fly into Guatemala city, (the capital) and then you take a crazy and long 8 hour bus ride (8 hours if you're lucky) back to the Rio, where the marinas and our catamaran are. But before returning to "Saltair3" in Rio Dulce Guatemala, where we left if for Hurricane season, we spent a few weeks in the ancient city of Antigua learning Spanish in an immersion school.
While we were there we did an EPIC and exhausting hike to the top of the Acatenango Volcano.
There are 37 Volcanoes in Guatemala and 3 are in the Antigua area. 2 of the 3 are active!
It was a 5-6 hour hike to the top 13,044 ft at a consistent 45 degree angle of incline! At this altitude we experienced altitude sickness for the first time. It's a real thing! In fact aviation requires the use of supplemental oxygen at altitudes above 10,000 feet.
The tour company that guided us up the Volcano, keeps a camp at the summit and this is where we slept for this 2 day and one night insane hike up, and boy it was COLD up there!
P.S. We had to carry food and water for our meals. Cole led the group right to the top, and Brad and Krista brought up the rear. LOL!
An Amazing Experience for sure...
Негізгі бет EP 150 Guatemala Volcano Hike 13,044 ft!
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