Pacaya

About

Hike an active volcano and roast marshmallows over vents, or even enjoy pizza cooked by lava!

Why go

• Experience eating pizza baked directly on lava rock
• Roast marshmallows over steaming lava vents
• Incredible views of surrounding volcanoes

Must try

• Pizza cooked using the volcano's heat
• Roast marshmallows over volcanic heat
• Hike the volcano
• Atv tour of pacaya volcano
• Volcano boarding

Pro tips

• Rent a horse for the hike
• Book transport with a guide from Antigua
• Half day trip from Antigua
• Wear layers, bring water and sturdy shoes
• Carry cash (Guatemalan Quetzales)

Good to know

• Hike can be steep and challenging
• Not a beginner hike
• Be wary and respect nature's unpredictability

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Rating

4.6 / 5 (884 reviews)