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Volcan Pacaya

Volcan Pacaya, Antigua, Guatemala
Description: Towering 8,373 feet tall, the Pacaya volcano is one of Guatemala’s most active volcanoes. The volcano has been erupting periodically since 1965, with its most recent eruption in May of 2010. The volcano is popular with t...Read More
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    thing to do in Antigua
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Volcan Pacaya Reviews

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Get as Close as You Want

  • 5 out of 5 stars by 1riot1ranger from Atlanta, Georgia
  • January 2, 2010
Get as Close as You Want
Quote: Volcano Pacaya is an easy trip for those visiting Antigua. I signed up for a tour with my hotel and the next morning I was off. It's an active volcano that you can hike up, with an official guide for safety. Your shuttle drops you off at a small... Read the full Volcan Pacaya review

From journal 4 Days in Antigua, Guatemala

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Edge of the Crater - Volcan Pacaya

  • 4 out of 5 stars by bjoelle@msn.com from Rohnert Park, California
  • February 11, 2005
Edge of the Crater - Volcan Pacaya
Quote: Climbing Pacaya was a great experience. It's safe and secure going with a tour company and yet you're able to appreciate the nice hike on your own.You begin in a small village called San Francisco de Sales, which is likely highly dependant on the... Read the full Volcan Pacaya review

From journal Colors of Paradise - Antigua, Guatemala

Volcan Pacaya

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Depster from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
  • January 31, 2005
Quote: We went with a tour and the path was very clear. I'm not sure that you can go without a tour, and I probably wouldn't suggest it because they drive you there, guide you up the mountain, and give you a ride back for very cheap ($5 to $10). The... Read the full Volcan Pacaya review

From journal Guatemalan Travel

Climb Volcan Pacaya

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Van Rhijn from New York, New York
  • June 4, 2004
Climb Volcan Pacaya
Quote: Our guide, Lionel, was a great guy that knew a lot about the volcano. Although many tourists take the trip, I definitely think it's a tough climb and not all the people in our group managed to finish it. The first part is good, about an hour and... Read the full Volcan Pacaya review

From journal Beatiful Antigua

Volcan Pacaya

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Milvos from San Pedro Sula, Honduras
  • January 16, 2001
Quote: Most tourists in Antigua visit Pacaya. It is well worth it. All the local travel agencies can organize a trip for you. It is best to take an organized trip with a guide as during the past few years people have been robbed or worse on the climb. The... Read the full Volcan Pacaya review

From journal Antigua