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    Pacaya Volcano

    2,304 Reviews
    #4 of 50 things to do in Antigua
    Nature & Parks, Volcanoes
    Antigua 05001, Guatemala
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    “lava store”(61 reviews)
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Steady Lava Flow

    If you can pass time there at night it is worth it to view the steady lava flow combined with the night stars.

    Thank Jeremy B
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Great trip

    Half day trip to Pacaya with Tropicana hostel- excellent value, great guide, lots of information provided. Marshmallows provided at top, back to Antigua for 1pm.

    2  Thank ecd09ep
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Really great hike

    It's a fairly exerting hike if you're not fit or used to altitude but the best reward, coming so close to one of the only active volcanos in Guatemala. There was about 40 people (2 tour groups), the guides were friendly and risked their safety...More

    2  Thank hmhw099
    Reviewed 10 September 2018 via mobile
    A very active volcano

    I booked a tour through Casa Jacaranda hotel. It was a 6am departure. The walk up to Pacaya is about an hour to 1hour 20 and is 3.5km. The guides will stop for a few minutes every 500m for you to get your breath. There...More

    2  Thank Cathmac07
    Reviewed 5 September 2018
    A Must Do..when you are in Antigua!

    Highly recommended.! But It can be a bit of a hike... for some people. If so, use the horses. And it is fun.! When is the last time you hiked to an active Volcano..?

    Thank jjpodson
    Reviewed 5 September 2018 via mobile
    Pacaya volcano a must

    A must do. Went on early morning trip got to roast marsh mellows off the steam from lava . It doesn’t really feel safe at all to be so close to lava but It is amazing . Recommend to wear hiking boots if you have...More

    1  Thank Gemma Q
    Reviewed 5 September 2018
    Smoking

    We went on a day that there was a lot of lava activity. The 1.5 hour trek is worth the spectacle you see. We got to roast marsmallows in the lava. A good pair of shows is required.

    1  Thank Alice V
    Reviewed 3 September 2018
    Lava-roasted marshmallows!

    Awesome- had always wanted to see lava- this place doesn't disappoint. A 1.5hr walk up a fairly easy path- and then you reach the lava fields!... Pretty stunning to see it RIGHT THERE!

    1  Thank Mark O
    Reviewed 3 September 2018
    Coolest thing I have done in recent memory

    A mild to moderately difficult through a beautiful forest up an active volcano. Oh yeah, and you get to roast marshmellows on lava, what more is there to say?

    Thank Ian_JH_999
    Reviewed 2 September 2018 via mobile
    Moms first time horseback riding

    Visiting volcan pacaya was an awesome adventure. It was moms birthday and she wanted to see a volcano and she was able to horseback ride for the first time in her life. What better experience than to be able to horseback ride to a volcano...More

    Thank Jatania M
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    Jozty A
    3 August 2018|
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    Response from MANEL H | Reviewed this property |
    It's hard but you can do it. It will cost around $12-$20 considered there is a bus that takes you to the skirts of the volcano. it is so worthy, however, it is hot and at some points a little steep but I saw some people... More
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    Terry C
    25 March 2018|
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    Response from TashaPea | Reviewed this property |
    I would say don't pack hiking shoes just for this. Sneakers are fine if you are in decent shape and don't have ankle issues. Hiking boots would be better, but only if you have the space in your luggage.
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    adelly
    13 March 2018|
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    Response from figueroamay78 | Reviewed this property |
    I think is a little too much for a child since you get pretty tired but they offer horse and mule rides if your not scare of them
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