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Huehuetenango

In the heart of the Cuchumatanes mountains, discover a preserved region of dramatic landscapes. Between high-altitude lagoons, sweeping panoramas and natural wonders like the Candelaria cenotes, this journey reveals a region set apart from the usual tourist routes.

Ideal stay 5 days

Huehuetenango Guatemala

Itinerary

Indicative, adjusted to your dates, pace and interests.

Day 1

Time Activity
On arrival Transfer from Guatemala City to Huehuetenango About 7 hours by road (ideal departure early morning)
- Lunch
On the way Visit the Juan Diéguez Olaverri viewpoint
- Hotel check-in Unicornio Azul
Huehuetenango
Huehuetenango

Day 2

Time Activity
7:00 Breakfast and packed lunch
8:30 Depart for Laguna Encantada 2 hours
10:30 Hike to Laguna Encantada
12:30 Packed lunch
13:00 Departure for San Mateo Ixtatan 2 hours 30 minutes
15:30 Break at San Mateo Ixtatan
16:30 Departure for Hacienda Nueva Escocia 1 hour 30 minutes
18:00 Check-in hotel Yalambojoch

Day 3

Time Activity
7:00 Breakfast and packed lunch
8:00 Depart for Laguna Brava
9:00 Cenotes and waterfall tour 6 hours of excursion
12:30 Lunch
15:00 End of excursion, free time by the lake
16:00 Return to the hotel Yalambojoch
Huehuetenango
Huehuetenango

Day 4

Time Activity
7:00 Breakfast
8:00 Depart for Hoyo Cimarrón
8:40 Hike to Hoyo Cimarrón
10:00 Departure for Todos Santos Cuchumatán 3 hours 30 minutes
12:00 Lunch break 1 hour
14:30 Arrival Todos Santos, Museum visit
16:30 Departure for Huehuetenango
18:30 Check-in hotel Huehuetenango

Day 5

Time Activity
8:00 Breakfast in Huehuetenango
9:00 Visit of Huehuetenango downtown
10:30 Downtime - Departure transfer Guatemala City / Antigua, or onward to your next destination (about 6 hours by road to La Aurora International Airport)
Huehuetenango

5 days · 4 nights from

$3,250 for 2 travellers

Your trip includes

  • Accommodation
  • Food
  • Transport
  • Guide
  • Activities
  • Support
  • Entrance fees

You arrange

  • International flight

Recommendations

Traveller recommendations

Help preserve this remarkable environment by choosing biodegradable sunscreen and toiletries.

Practical tips

Wear footwear suited to hiking trails and wet surfaces, to move safely near the water.

What to pack

Sturdy hiking shoes, a light backpack, sunscreen, a rain jacket and warm layers.Bring swimwear and a change of clothes to enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear waters.