The majority of the inhabitants of San Martín Sacatepéquez are indigenous from the Mam tribe. For them, the Laguna Chicabal is sacred and miraculous - the mystic perception that becomes even more convincing because of the shape and the fog that shrouds the volcano. Maya priests perform traditional sacrificial ceremonies on the shore using candles, flowers and holy crosses. We’ll take you to the Laguna Chicabal with a local person as the guide. He will explain about the Maya religion, Maya culture and about the different plants and animals.

Chicabal's summit and magical, carted lake can be reached in about two hours from San Martin Chile Verde, near Xela.
Elev: 2,900m (9,514 ft)
Cone:
Eruption:
Status: Extinct
Location: San Martin Sacatepequez, Depto. Quetzaltenango.

Notes: Chicabal has a well formed cone and is heavily forested. In the center of the large crater at an elevation of 2,712m (8,898 ft), lies a lake with a diameter of 500m (1640 ft). This site is often used by the local Mayas to celebrate rituals.