Volcanic highlands near the 16th century city of Antigua, Guatemala
Volcanic highlands near the 16th century city of Antigua, Guatemala (Galen Rowell)

Guatemala High

There's a magnitude of new adventure on this country's Pacific coast

Volcanic highlands near the 16th century city of Antigua, Guatemala
Dave Howard

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The forgotten Pacific coast of Guatemala offers isolated surf breaks, miles of mangrove swamps, hikeable volcanoes, and fishing that would turn Hemingway green.


Off the Gringo Trail: An Introduction



Surf off Black-sand Beaches


Paddle among Mangroves



Mountain-bike Volcanoes



Fish the Wild Pacific

From Outside Magazine, Feb 2003
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Lead Photo: Galen Rowell

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