Guatemala Waterfalls La Igualdad Day Tour

Visit Majestic Guatemala Waterfalls and Appreciate Guatemala’s Natural Beauty

See the best of Guatemala waterfalls on this full-day eco-tour adventure. You will visit the one of the highest waterfalls in Central America: La Igualdad waterfall on the slopes of the Tajumulco Volcano, near San Marcos, Guatemala. Also see Guatemala’s national bird, the quetzal, in a nature reserve. Take a dip in the chilly waters near the La Igualdad waterfalls, then walk for 30 minutes and warm up in the sulfurous hot springs from the nearby volcano.

Highlights

• Marvel at the spectacular La Igualdad Waterfall, one of the highest in Central America
• Explore the slopes of the Tajumulco Volcano
• Bask in the volcano-heated hot springs
• Spot Guatemala’s national bird, the quetzal, as you walk around a nature reserve

Tour information

Duration: Day tour
Start and end location: Quetzaltenango (also known by its Maya name, Xela)
Availability: Year-round

Itinerary

• 5:00 am – Depart on an exiting day tour from Quetzaltenango (Xela)
• 7:00 am – Stop in San Marcos to buy breakfast
• 9:00 am – Walk around “El Refugio del Quetzal” Reserve
• 11:00 am – Walk for 30 minutes to arrive to the waterfall, then walk to nearby hot springs
• 14:30 pm – Leave to come back to Quetzaltenango (Xela)
• 18:00 pm – Arrive back to Quetzaltenango (Xela)

What’s included

• Two-way transportation
• Local guide at both destinations
• Entrance fees for both reserves

What’s not included

• Food and drinks
• Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Quetzaltenango (Xela)

Important notes

• This tour requires a minimum of two travelers to reserve. If you have fewer than two people, please contact us at info@keteka.com and we will see if we can find a group for you.
• Pets are not allowed.
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• The tour operator requires at least 3 days of advance notice to reserve this trip.

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Quetzaltenango Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

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Quetzaltenango Quetzaltenango, Guatemala 14.834700, -91.518100