The Indian Nose hike is one of the most popular things to do while visiting Lake Atitlan, and it’s easy to see why. This area is also known as La Nariz del Indio in Spanish. The hike gets its name because it looks like a lying Indian with his face pointing upwards. The tallest part…
When I decided to visit Lake Atitlan, the San Pedro Volcano (Volcan San Pedro) hike was high on my list. I knew I was going to stay in the town of San Pedro, so why not hike the volcano that sits right next to it? I went on alltrails and looked at the information for…
It seems that every Volcano in Guatemala is different. They each have their own story and every hike is not the same. Pacaya Volcano is no different. When I heard about this hike and that I had a chance to walk next to lava, I instantly wanted to do this. Unfortunately, we weren’t that lucky….
If you haven’t heard about the famous volcanoes in Guatemala then you are missing out. Central America is famous for its abundance of volcanos and especially one in Guatemala named Volcan Acatenango. Why is this hike so special? Acatenango hike is special in its regard but the main reason it’s on everyone’s to-do list is…
If it isn’t already, Lake Atitlan needs to be on your bucket list of locations to visit. This lake is super unique in that it has multiple volcanos surrounding it. Want to do a sunrise hike to view those volcanoes? We did that. And more. There are so many amazing hikes to go on Lake…
Minca and the surrounding area of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta are becoming one of Colombia’s most popular places. Once you arrive, you will realize why. This is a magical place with endless opportunities for adventure. Without a doubt, my favorite activity I did was hiking up Cerro Kennedy. Located right outside Minca, this…
There are many reasons to visit Jardin in the Colombian coffee region. The beautiful mountains and amazing people make it a spot you can’t miss. In addition, there are many waterfalls that will satisfy any adventurer’s desires. One of the most popular ones is the Cueva del Esplendor. This is a very different waterfall than…
Colombia has been on my bucket list for quite some time now. Our first stop was the famous city of Medellin. The city is massive and not often considered a place for great hiking. That could be further from the truth as hills of lush green vegetation surround the city and hikes like Cerro de…
Medellin is more than just tall brick buildings. This city is massive but once you arrive here you will soon understand how it is different than many others. The city is full of life and by that I mean nature. Right outside of Medellin in the mountainside is a popular national park called Arvi Park…
When we arrived in Minca, the weather wasn’t great. It was raining all day, but we wouldn’t let that stop us from our adventures. We decided to take advantage of these rainy days and get wet anyway in one of the many waterfalls Minca offers. There is something blissful about going swimming while it is…