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The hot springs of Xela
There’s nothing quite like soaking in a hot spring or sweating in a natural volcanic sauna to recuperate after leading a Quetzaltrekkers trip through the Guatemalan highlands. As someone who’s sought out hot springs on six continents, this natural local… Continue reading
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Dennis’s endless hike
Like lots of travellers heading through central America, Dennis heard about Quetzaltrekkers through other backpackers who’d hiked through the Guatemalan highlands with us. So the Dutch social worker on a long career break signed up for a two-day trip up… Continue reading
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Bringing light to a remote altiplano village
The remote village of Chuatuj in the limestone karst section of the altiplano is one of the highlights of Quetzaltrekkers’ popular five–day hike from Nebaj to Todos Santos, but hikers didn’t previously know much about the lives of locals there.… Continue reading
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You’ve found us
You’ve found us: the volunteer guides from around the world who hike the volcanoes of Guatemala to help kids of Xela live their best lives. This blog is to give you a behind–the–scenes idea of how Quetzaltrekkers has been running treks since… Continue reading
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