Volcanoes / Pacaya + Spa

Pacaya + Spa

The Pacaya hike, then two hours in the thermal circuit at Santa Teresita.

Duration Full day Difficulty Easy to moderate Max altitude 2,552 m Min age 16 From $169 / person
The Santa Teresita thermal circuit in Amatitlán

Overview

The Pacaya hike with a soft landing. Same 8:00 a.m. hotel pickup and the same walk up through pine forest and lava fields to the Cerro Negro viewpoint, with your guide sharing the volcano’s geology along the way.

After the hike we drive to the Santa Teresita thermal spa in Amatitlán for two hours in the thermal circuit — naturally heated mineral pools, towel and robe included. Then back to Antigua. Fire and water in one day.

A private departure — your group only. Minimum age 16, set by the spa.

The route

Same route as the Pacaya hike — about 2.8 km to the Cerro Negro viewpoint at 2,552 m — followed by roughly 2 hours at the Santa Teresita thermal circuit in Amatitlán before the drive back to Antigua.

What to bring

  • Lightweight hiking shoes
  • Swimsuit
  • Windbreaker or light jacket
  • Activewear
  • Hat or cap
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera or phone
  • Small daypack
  • A change of clothes
  • 2–3 L water

Difficulty & fitness

Easy to moderate for the hike; the spa is a spa. Minimum age 16, set by Santa Teresita.

Gallery

Hiker facing the Pacaya cone
The Pacaya cone with a gas plume
View toward Lake Amatitlán from the trail

Questions about this hike

Is the thermal water natural?
Yes — the pools at Santa Teresita are fed by naturally heated mineral water.
Can non-hikers join just for the spa?
No — Pacaya + Spa is sold as one experience; there’s no spa-only option.
Why is the minimum age higher than the regular Pacaya hike?
The spa sets a minimum age of 16. The hike-only Pacaya trip allows ages 10 and up.
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