Indian Nose Sunrise Hike
There is nothing like welcoming the start of a new day at the top of a summit watching the array of colors glow brightly in the sky as the sun rises above the three volcanoes—Toliman, San Pedro, and Atitlan—turning the sky a cornucopia of colors.
So set your alarms bright and early for this adventure of hiking under the stars on your way to one of the most beautiful sunrise vantage points on the lake and a feast for your senses.
With the amazing scenery, this hike has become one of our favorite ways to start another remarkable day and reconnect with nature in Guatemala.
Guatemala History of San San Pedro Sunrise Hike
Indian’s Nose at the top of the mountain above the cities of San Juan and San Marcos. When you look at Indian Nose or as the Mayans call it Mayan Nose you will see a man lying on his back.
It is accessible through various tracks and there are also organized trips with horses to the top. Lying in the country’s most western highlands, the country’s prettiest looking place is the pure and blue lake Atitlan.
This place mirrors the three Fuji-like volcanoes. A large collapsed volcanic cone can be found right at Lake Atitlan.
The descendants of the ancient place called Maya, even today live off the land which is rich in ash and other minerals.
The maize farming methods through the years have still been the same, this is because the local people have made an effort so that they don’t change their old ways of living.
Costs San Pedro Sunrise Hike
San Pedro Indian Nose Sunrise Hike
To Book this tour please contact Henry directly at:
guatemalasurmesure@gmail.com,
Guate +502 5836 7172
TRIP DURATION: roughly 6 to 7 hours
TRIP LOCATION: San Juan La Laguna
TRIP PHYSICAL LEVEL: Moderate
TRIP DETAILS: Sunrise Tour Mayan face Aka (Indian Nose)
Tour collective.
$30 per person
Private tour.
$50 per person
WHAT TO BRING: Bring a camera, water, snacks, sun protection (hat, shades, sunscreen), good walking shoes or sneakers are recommended (no flip-flops), and be prepared to have an incredible adventure!
About San Pedro Sunrise Hike
San Pedro Sunrise Hike, located on the northwest shores of Lake Atitlan beside San Juan La Laguna is the famous mountain formation that is called Indian Nose for its resemblance to a Mayan Indian.
It is here, from the summit where you can view the most spectacular sunrises around the lake, and in our not so humble opinion, the world.
Are we hearing groans from you non-morning people? We know waking up in the wee hours of the morning is not an easy feat for everybody, but it is well worth it. What? You say you have seen sunrises before. We assure you that you have not seen a sunrise quite like this.
Lake Atitlan sunrises are the best moments in life where all our senses are hyper-aware of just how wonderful life can be, these are the moments that stay with us forever— a moment where nothing else matters but what you are experiencing in the here and now.
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