Trek from Xela to Lake Atitlan

 


Adventure Trek to one of the most beautiful lakes in the world!

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Hike for three days through cloud forests with pines, rivers, creeks, ravines, corn fields, coffee plantations and small towns to watch an incredible sunrise over the famous Lago de Atitlán in Guatemala.

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