Volcano San Pedro

The 3020m high summit of this extinct volcano was our goal on our second day in San Pedro.  The ascent was to start at 6am with a hike up to the entrance to the National Reserve.  However, as Antonio, our elderly guide showed up to pick us up, he recommended taking a tuk-tuk these 4km so that we would at least have some nice views before the rising sun disappeared behind the prevailing clouds.

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Volcano-Ringed Lago de Atitlan

A number of weeks back I described Isla de Ometepe in Nicaragua as a fairytale setting that could easily have played host to either Shrek or Lord of the Rings.  Lago de Atitlan, although completely different in appearance, could easily compete with Ometepe for that distinction.  It is a beautiful lake set amongst gorgeous green mountains and ringed by what seems like an endless number of volcanoes.  Little towns and villages dot its shores, coffee plantations climb the sides of the mountains whose peaks are often covered by clouds.  It is a truly magical setting.

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