Head for Guatemala's Pacific coast. Discover the volcanic black-sand beaches of Las Lisas, sample the local specialities and take in the Pacific coast — with views of Pacaya volcano along the way.
Itinerary
Indicative, adjusted to your dates, pace and interests.
Day 1
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| On arrival | Transfer from Guatemala City to Las Lisas About 3 hours 45 minutes by road |
| - | Lunch |
| - | Arrival and check-in at Las Lisas |
| Evening | Sunset on the beach |
Day 2
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:00 | Visit the mangroves Snack included |
| 8:00 | Visit a local sea turtle hatchery Turtle release if within nesting season, August to December |
| 9:00 | Breakfast |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | Free time |
Day 3
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:00 | Depart for Pacaya Volcano |
| 8:00 | Breakfast |
| 9:30 | Pacaya Volcano hike |
| 13:30 | Lunch |
| 14:30 | Downtime - Departure transfer Guatemala City / Antigua, or onward to your next destination |
3 days · 2 nights from Launch offer: 10% off every trip booked by December 31, 2026.
$1,575 for 2 travellers
$1,750
Your trip includes
- Accommodation
- Food
- Transport
- Guide
- Activities
- Support
- Entrance fees
You arrange
- International flight
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Recommendations
Traveller recommendations
Sea turtle nesting and hatching runs from August to December; outside that window the hatchery can still be visited, but there may be no release. Choose biodegradable sunscreen and toiletries: the mangrove is the nursery of this whole coast.
Practical tips
The Pacific here runs with strong currents and undertows: stay in the shallows rather than swimming out, and ask at the hotel how the sea is that day. Card payment is rare on this stretch of coast, so carry cash in quetzales.
What to pack
Swimwear, sun protection and closed footwear for the beach around midday, when the black sand gets very hot. Insect repellent for the mangroves at dawn and dusk, walking shoes and a warm layer for the Pacaya climb on the last morning.
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim at Las Lisas?
The open Pacific has strong currents and is not a swimming beach — that holds for strong swimmers too. Time in the water is spent in the shallows, in the mangrove channels, or in the hotel pool.
When can we see a turtle release?
Nesting and hatching run from August to December, and during that season the village hatchery holds releases at dusk. Outside it, the visit explains the work, but there are usually no hatchlings to release.
How hard is the Pacaya hike?
About four hours from the trailhead and back, with roughly an hour and a half of climbing on loose volcanic ground. It is the one demanding part of this route, and horses can be hired at the start for anyone who would rather ride up.
