The Hike You Will Ever Have in Guatemala

By Linda Patterson


Containing some of the most incredible and lush unspoiled tropical forests on the planet, Guatemala is fast gaining a reputation as a hiker's dream come true. With so many opportunities for the average person to experience the feeling of truly returning to nature vanishing every day, as cities expand and the needs of human industry demand greater penetration into the realm of the natural world, it's the lucky few who can honestly say they've had the privilege of trekking in true wilderness. On a jungle trek in Guatemala, you'll climb mountains, see amazing and rare animals, visit ancient Mayan ruins, and come face to face with the true visage of nature in all her glory and untouched splendor.

An Unforgettable Adventure

Taking a jungle trek is an experience that will remain a part of you for the rest of your life. Whether it's your first and only voyage into the open arms of the forest, or if you repeat the journey many times in many places, each experience is singular and full of serendipitous memories never to be duplicated. However, one aspect we do advise you to carefully duplicate every time you trek is to go with an experienced guide. There are many companies who specialize in offering guided tours of various sizes to many different locations throughout Guatemala and Central America. For one thing, you'll need to make sure you have the right gear: clothes, tents, canteens, and other survival gear are at the top of a long list of things you'd need to haul with you in order to survive for days out in the jungle. Instead of worrying about making all these preparations by yourself, locate a reputable company and put the arrangements under their purview. A list of all necessities that the tour company doesn't provide will be made available well before you embark, and their experienced multilingual guides will show you the ropes while ensuring your safety a consideration not to be taken lightly if this is your first time out in the jungle.

On a Guatemalan jungle trek, you'll find yourself in the midst of the planet's most incredible landscapes. You'll trek past volcanoes, over rolling fields, and through thick, steamy rainforest terrain. The calls of exotic tropical birds, monkeys, and the scurrying of tiny mammals, lizards, and insects will accompany you as you penetrate deeper into the jungle interior. Most tours also include a stop a one or more of the majestic and towering Mayan cities, with great pyramids soaring high into the tropical sky, and great temples carved with elaborate and ornate hieroglyphics dotting the landscape.

The ruins of this amazing ancient culture are scattered throughout Guatemala's forest regions; once the rulers of this vast jungle landscape, their magnificent monuments endure the ravages of time and stand in awe-inspiring testament to the skill and power of the civilization that built them. There's almost too much possibility inherent in every expedition to even fully hint at; the only sure thing is that whatever experiences you uncover on your Guatemalan hiking tour, the person who walks out of the jungle won't be the same as the one who walked in!




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