Where to camp near Guatemala City

Camping is an activity that has become popular among family and friends trips, an activity that becomes friendly with social distancing in 2021 while we still have many doubts where this activity can be carried out safely and as close to Guatemala City as possible. In this list we will leave you our 5 best recommendations to enjoy time outdoors along with a pleasant walk.

Corazón de Agua

Located at Magdalena Milpas Altas, just 40 minutes from the City, it is an ecological park that has become famous in recent months thanks to its 180-degree view of Lake Amatitlán and part of Guatemala City. With a walk of 1 hour at a slow pace, ideal for the whole family, from children to the elderly, Corazón de Agua has viewpoints, barbecue pits, swings and an stunning forest where you can camp at the top for Q25 per tent. Discover it

Calderas Park

Near the Pacaya Volcano there is a lagoon famous for its beauty where, not only you can camp near one of the active volcanoes that you find in Guatemala, you can also do activities such as kayaking, hiking, bird watching, horseback riding, etc. With opening hours from Monday to Sunday: 8:00 a.m. at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy it

Senderos de Alux

An ideal place to visit with family or friends, with trails to explore one of the mountains that supply drinking water to its surroundings, being a naturally vital destination, you can camp in the designated areas and walk through the park to one of the viewpoints of the Inter-American Highway and seeing the sunrise; at this point, this is something without a doubt, magical. It has security inside the place and all the services you need to be able to spend a comfortable night, we recommend you bring warm layers for the cold weather. How to get there

Finca Cienaguilla

A natural space located in San Jose Pinula, it has a beautiful lagoon where you can camp and do raft competitions, hiking, paintball and other activities that the farm offers. Far enough away from the City, you will be able to observe the milky way and take impressive photographs, by the way, you can get in any type of vehicle so you have no excuses to not visit the Finca. More Info

Pino Lagoon

Located in El Cerinal, Santa Rosa; it has many activities to do such as horseback riding, soccer field, mountain biking, ecotourism and many others things, including having the opportunity to camp on the shore of this lagoon, you can camp in both, private and public areas, also at the shore with all the necessary services from Q50, with authorization. Explore it