Acatenango Hiking and Volcan de Fuego

April 17, 2026

by avatar @antoniodltm

Alotenango, Guatemala

Difficult

Completed

Distance 24.78 km
Est. duration 13h 50m
Elevation Gain 2206 m
Elevation Loss 2275 m
Category Hiking

Description

The hike to Acatenango and views of Volcán de Fuego offered one of the most intense and unforgettable trekking experiences. The steep ascent through changing landscapes—from farmland to dense forest and volcanic ash—was physically demanding, but reaching base cam

Route

Start

14.51764, -90.87526

14.49341, -90.87308

14.49207, -90.87587

14.48464, -90.87879

14.48216, -90.88046

14.48216, -90.88046

14.47497, -90.88200

14.48131, -90.88039

14.47479, -90.88179

14.48131, -90.88039

14.48139, -90.88040

14.47448, -90.88158

14.48419, -90.87901

14.49523, -90.87002

14.49507, -90.87008

24.78 km

Finish