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Category: Antigua

Hiking one volcano to see others

March 4, 2014

Acatenango will forever be something I remember, not because it is the third highest volcano in Central America but because it is also the most challenging hike I have done so far, but oh soooo worth it. Reaching 3976m (13,040ft), Acatenango last erupted in 1972 and has been dormant since. It can be climbed as a … More Hiking one volcano to see others

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Toasting marshmallows on a volcano

March 2, 2014

The hiking boots are out of the bag and back on my feet…thought it best to ease myself in gently so my first hike was to Pacaya Volcano, just outside of Antigua. It’s a very popular thing to do for people visiting around here and almost anybody could manage it. If you are feeling unsure … More Toasting marshmallows on a volcano

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Antigua – and then there was one

February 28, 2014

Antigua so far has been a town of hello and goodbyes for me. Am back to travelling solo, as the girls flew out the other morning. Since then I have been adjusting. Am getting used to having no plan but my own and it being Antigua, drinking lots of great coffee! I had heard many great … More Antigua – and then there was one

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