Antigua, Guatemala
Climb Something That Scares You
Antigua may become one of the defining stops of the expedition. Colonial ruins and cobblestone streets sit beneath volcanoes, but the real challenge lies above town: Acatenango. For those properly prepared and using reputable guides, the trek offers the kind of experience that tests legs, lungs and determination—and makes a shower afterward feel like the greatest invention in human history.
That's why we'd follow the mountain with luxury. Casa Santo Domingo blends historic convent ruins, museums, gardens and spa facilities into the stay itself, while Camino Real Antigua Guatemala offers a quieter full-service alternative near the center. While we're recovering, the FJ80 gets brakes, fluids, steering and suspension checked before the international road continues.
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