Enjoy a spectacular view hiking over the Siete Cruces and relax after a long hike in natural hot springs.
The challenging Siete Cruces trek allows you a unique look into four of Guatemala΄s alpine ecosystems in a single day. This one day hike leaves Quetzaltenango on Tuesdays. We meet at the Quetzaltrekkers office at 5:30am, where we catch a pickup to the town of Xecam and have breakfast.
We begin with a climb through the cloud forest of Cantel, up to a mountain ridge at 3100m. Here we enjoy views into the valley of Xela, Lake Atitlan and the Antigua Volcanoes. Then we hike past the Siete Cruces to arrive to the summit of volcano Zunil (3542m) for lunch. After relaxing on the summit and gazing upon the Pacific Slope and the volcanoes Santo Tomas and Santa Maria, we hike down a narrow, steep path into the jungle. We pass through beautiful bamboo forests before descending directly into Fuentes Georginas. Finally, we enjoy an afternoon of soaking in these natural hot springs. At 6pm a Pickup will bring us back to Casa Argentina in Xela.
Be aware of one thing while Siete Cruces is a one day hike, it is long and difficult. The trail to the top is steep and the descent may be slippery.
Cost of Hike Q225.00
Cost Includes:
All Transportation
Water
Guides
Entrance Fee to Fuentes Georginas
Breakfast and Lunch
Cost does not include:
Personal travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages
Costs incurred due to accident, illness or any other unforeseen circumstances
Tips for the Guides
What You Should Bring:
One warm sweater
Rain Gear
Bathing suit and towel
Day Pack
Any of the above items that you do not have we will do our best to provide.
* With all trips, please sign up two days before your desired trip, at the latest. Space is always limited to first comers.
**Quetzaltrekkers purchases the food provided on trips from local Guatemalan vendors and co-ops when possible.
