Hiking Guatemala's unsafest trail | San Pedro Volcano

Would you hike a volcano knowing you risked getting robbed when you reach the summit?
That's not the type of question I thought we'd ever have to answer before a hike, but then again, we're not in Europe.
We started our journey in Antigua, the old capital of Guatemala, and took a bus to Panajachel, a picturesque Mayan town on the shore of lake Atitlan.
San Pedro Volcano is one of the three main volcanoes towering over Lake Atitlán.
Together with Volcan Tomilan and Volcan Atitlan, it paints an unforgettable picture when you arrive at lake Atitlans shores.
The hike to the summit of San Pedro Volcano starts from the town of San Pedro La Laguna.
From fellow hikers to the guides and all the way to the tour operators we met, everyone knows the sad truth.
If you do the San Pedro hike, you might have the misfortune of getting robbed by thieves at its summit - a quick Google search can confirm all of this.
Fortunately, we didn't experience any of this, even though we did it unguided.
Instead, we had an unforgettable adventure, heard some crazy stories, and ultimately, lived to hike another day.
Guatemala, you're beautiful.
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[@AbigailGracex8]

You guys are brave travelers!

[@mihaeladudovska]

Well, thanks for taking me there. I did other solo volcano hikes, but this one I skipped out of fear, which I am still sad about, since it looks like a nice challenge and a good workout with great view as a reward on the top.

[@TraintoSummit]

The fear aspect of it is a bit of a shame over there, but likewise adds to the thrill 😅 Thanks for watching!

[@1880.photography]

Another great video...keep them coming...very inspirational.

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks for watching! Last video in the Central American series is out in 2 weeks 👊🔥

[@hikesome]

Another breathtaking and exciting adventure. Looks like you guys had an incredible trip! Fantastic filming and editing as always man! Nice.

[@TraintoSummit]

Much appreciate it Mario! Guatemala is fantastic 🙌

[@URBEATSs]

Loving these series ❤

[@TraintoSummit]

Last one out in 2 weeks 👊

[@manuelbarreto6205]

Beautiful

[@maritagardener6199]

Great video! Thank God you were safe and trouble-free 🎉🎉🎉

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks for watching!

[@cameliamariacristea4836]

Minunat! Sunt mândră de voi!

[@TraintoSummit]

Gene bune de drumetii din familie😉

[@JB_FLYA69669]

Great video you have inspired me to go here thanks

[@TraintoSummit]

It's an amazing route, you'll love it. Thanks for watching!

[@strawanza2502]

Awesome video quality, and of course awesome adventure, just found your channel and subscribed, gonna watch some more of those videos!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you for the kind words🙌

[@codrutaseverina9729]

Foarte frumos, drumetii fara peripetii in continuare! ❤

[@TraintoSummit]

Multumesc!

[@RamonesGabba]

Thank you for bringing back some great memories for me ! I did this with a friend in 1990 and yes the story still persists of being robbed :). Time moves on from a sleepy Lake Atitlan. When we arrived on the other side of the lake we were advised to hire a guide or be robbed and up popped a kid to show us the way. Dont remember seeing any other climbers and spent a fabulous 3 months in Guatemala. I remember there being a video cafe where we watched 'Life of Brian' on our return to Panajachel. Happy Travels...

[@TraintoSummit]

Maybe it's all just a conspiracy in order to hire guides 😂 Happy you got to see it, thanks for watching!

[@iacobiny1617]

Broo, great video congratz!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks bro!

[@highlandexplorer990]

👋 Hey, I just discovered your channel and I'm already hooked! 🌋🌴🎥 Your adventure across Central America climbing its highest peaks is insane! 🤯 I can't wait to see more! By the way, I just subscribed! 👍

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks! The whole trip was amazing. Each of these countries is so unique🌋

[@blueshadow3794]

Beautiful video bro!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks bro!

[@dorindabecker5231]

Amazing view from summit

[@TraintoSummit]

It's a beautiful hike 🙌

[@dricarudy7774]

Nice trip

[@lachlanbrown2045]

Looks epic guys. Such good memories of this hike, and luckily I didn’t get robbed 😂

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks for watching Lach. Likewise 😂

[@swally122]

*Spoiler alert*

[@andrewgardener1668]

Gorgeous place and climb!! Shame it was sketchy near the top!

[@TraintoSummit]

Not as sketchy as the next one coming 😉

[@ShirvanLovesAmanda]

I did it unguided, one year ago at mid day! there were no police patrols as yet on the trail like there apparently is now...I remember burying my phone and keys about 2500meters up. there is that one famous story by the locals about a tourist being attacked with a machete at the top! They say the thieves come from Santiago and wait at the top, on weekends, at sunrise mostly. I hope to do Volcan Atitlan this year.

[@TraintoSummit]

That was a good idea on hiding your stuff half way! Atitlán felt a lot more intimidating since it was just us and the farmers, and the day is a lot longer... I have a video on Atitlan on the channel, feel free to have a look and best of luck! 👌🏼

[@diegodubon47]

what camera do you have? the quality is so good

[@TraintoSummit]

The first part of the video is shot on Sony RX 100 VII, the second part is shot on a GoPro 8. Thanks for watching!

[@swally122]

Where and how did you pick up the great Spanish skills? Duolingo isn't cutting it for me.

[@TravelGxng]

Nice video guys! 🙌🏾 Not hiked San Pedro YET! Video got me paranoid though!! Check out my Santa Maria Video! It's Guatemala's most underrated Volcano Hike and the best thing is it's SAFE!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks for watching! I'll check it out👍