Overnight Hike To Erupting Fuego Volcano From Volcan Acatenango : Antigua, Guatemala Bucket List
Channel: The Fites
Date: 2022-01-27

Our Acatenango and Fuego hike in Guatemala was an experience I will never forget! We went with the tour company Wicho and Charlie's after doing extensive research on what company would fit our group the best.

www.wichoandcharlies.com

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Antigua
0:39 Packing for overnight hike
2:05 Starting at the trailhead
6:06 Lunch break
9:16 Arrival to base camp
11:53 Fuego arrival
12:35 Back to base camp

It honestly came down to the stay at base camp. We thought staying in structured tiny a-frame cabins sounded like a nice reward after such a grueling hike, and they definitely were. They weren't something to write home about, but they were definitely better than tents offered by competitive companies. 

The hike to base camp took our group between 4-5 hours. Temperatures went from around 60 degrees at the trailhead to about 20 degrees at night-so super chilly! Make sure to pack extra layers! My layers took up most of the room in my pack, but I wanted to be prepared, and I definitely was!

When we reached Fuego, the sun had set and the winds were high. My extra ski coat saved me from the chilliness.

A HEADLAMP and TREKKING POLES are a must. Don't think that you might be able to just get by without them. The trail-especially to Fuego-is loose dirt and volcanic rock in a lot of spots. Having these items really help, especially when hiking back in the dark after a full day of hiking. 

Is the hike up Acatenango on your itinerary for Guatemala? If not, definitely consider it! As we backpacked across the country, MOST (and I'm not exaggerating), MOST of the backpackers we came across who had gone to the Antigua area had completed the hike and had amazing experiences as well. 

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