Hike to Indian Nose, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala

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Hike to Indian Nose, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Hike to Indian Nose, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala

Do you want to see a surreal sunrise in Guatemala from Indian Nose? Are you planning to go hiking around Guatemala? One of the more popular hikes around Guatemala is the hike to Indian Nose. Climbing to the top of Indian Nose, in 1-3 hours, will be one of your most memorable experiences ever! I can promise you that! In November 2018, I climbed to the top of Indian Nose via San Juan La Laguna. This post tells you everything you need to know about how to make it to the summit of Indian Nose for a surreal sunrise experience.

Indian Nose Guatemala, also called Cerro del Rostro Maya Guatemala or La Nariz del Indio, is a mountain located on the northwest corner of Lake Atitlan, one of the top destinations in Guatemala. Indian Nose sits at 2,863 meters (9,393 feet) and divides the towns of San Juan La Laguna and Santa Clara La Laguna. The name comes from the fact the profile of the mountain looks like a sleeping Indian. The peak of the mountain is the tip of the Indian nose. The peak was considered sacred by the Mayans, who would pray and conduct religious services at the top. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Hike to Indian Nose, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Guide Location: Guatemala » San Juan La Laguna
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Daphne Van Der Pol
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • top of Indian Nose
  • San Juan La Laguna
  • Santa Clara La Laguna
  • Nariz del Indio in Santa Clara La Laguna
  • Posada Mana
  • the starting point of the Indian Nose hike in San Juan la Laguna
  • San Pedro Volcano
  • San Marcos La Laguna
  • San Pedro La Laguna