One of the first turistic places I visited in the area. Took my dogs and children for it. It took a toll on my feet, but my eyes were in awe. I witnessed some solemn rituals and walked around then lagoon. The weather couldn't be better, but it went dark sooner than expected. The place authorities had to haul us down, after a small symbolic payment, for it got risky to hike back down. Can't wait for my next visit. I'll just be there earlier.

Hermoso lugar para disfrutar, puedes llegar caminando o en transporte, la subida o baja si están pesaditas, lugar para relajarte y disfrutar de la naturaleza

(Translated by Google) It is such a beauty and it seems very mystical. It is located in the municipality of San Martin Chile Verde, Quetzaltenango. To arrive you can walk (2 hours approx.) It depends on the pace, and if you can not go by Jeep, you have the association in charge of the place. I guess the price depends on the season, because the first time I went I paid Q. 150.00 and the second Q. 200.00 round trips. Worth going 💪👊 Something that cannot be done is bathing. Camping, yes. (Original) Es una belleza tal y me parece muy mística. Se ubica en el municipio de San Martin Chile Verde, Quetzaltenango. Para llegar se puede ir caminando (2 horas aprox.) depende del ritmo, y si no pueden irse en Jeep, que tienen la asociación encargada del lugar. Supongo que el precio depende de la estación, porque la primera vez que fui pagué Q. 150.00 y la segunda Q. 200.00 viajes redondos. Vale la pena ir 💪👊 Algo que no se puede hacer es bañarse. Acampar, sí.

Beautiful setting, interesting cultural site. Get there early and go to the mirador first then walk down the long steep steps to the lake. Otherwise there's a good chance the clouds will roll in and you'll miss the view. Don't kid yourself, the walk up from Chile Verde is quite steep in places. It's doable but you'll need to be ready to make a serious effort.

Un Hermoso lugar cuenta con mucha vegetación recomendado para visitar por las mañanas puesto que la neblina cubre la mayor visibilidad; una excelente vista hacia Volcán Santa María y Santiaguito. Tiene un toque mistico y el poder apreciar la devoción de los pueblos Indigenas al visitarlo. Es impresionante como es cubierta por la niebla y un leve viento durante el mismo

Beautiful mystical sacred Mayan lake. If you are lucky you might catch them performing a ceremony. Swimming is not allowed. I recommend camping here but be sure to bring extra warm clothes, temperatures can drop to 5 degrees celsius at night!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place to enjoy life ... (Original) Hermoso lugar para poder disfrutar de la vida...

Quite the hike to get here, take a Toro truck if you have any difficulty walking whatsoever. There's a very long and steep stairway to get down to the lake but once there, it's like paradise. No amenities

(Translated by Google) A heavenly place (Original) Un lugar paradisiaco

(Translated by Google) Spectacular!! Very beautiful place. The images can talk. Pretty cold (Original) Espectacular!! Muy hermoso lugar. Las imágenes pueden hablar. Bastante frío.

(Translated by Google) An excellent experience that they must live. If you have private transportation there are two parking spaces if the car is not 4x4, it is better to leave it in the first parking lot and come up with a famous “Torito” that is a pick up, the value is Q50.00 and the parking fee must also be paid The "Torito" can leave them in the second parking lot or raise them to the viewpoint. My advice is to leave them in the second parking lot and walk the path seriously, it is a unique experience. After arriving at the viewpoint there are two options or down the path or bleachers. Be careful because some have a little dirt. Arriving in Laguna, it is incredible the view that one can observe and know that before that was a volcano * Recommendations * If you bring food, do not litter or wash your dishes in the lagoon, respect the place and take care of an incredible lagoon. Bring your trash bag and your own water so as not to contaminate it. (Original) Una excelente experiencia que deben de vivir. Si llevan trasporte privado existen dos parqueo si el carro no es 4x4 es mejor dejarlo en el primer parqueo y subir con un famoso “Torito” que es un pick up, el valor es de Q50.00 y también se debe pagar el parqueo El “Torito” los puede dejar en el segundo parqueo o subirlos hasta el mirador. Mi consejo es que los deje en el segundo parqueo y caminen el sendero en serio vale la pena, es una experiencia única. Después al llegar al mirador hay dos opciones o bajar por el sendero o gradas. Con las gradas tenga cuidado porque algunas tiene un poco de tierra. Al llegar a Laguna es increíble la vista que uno puede observar y saber que antes eso era un volcán * Recomendaciones* si llevan comida no tiren la basura o laven sus platos en la laguna respeten el lugar y cuiden una Laguna increíble. Lleven su bolsa para basura y su propia agua para no contaminarla.

(Translated by Google) A fantastic place in Guatemala. If you visit it, do not litter in such a beautiful place (Original) Un lugar fantástico de Guatemala. Si lo visitas no tires basura en tan bello lugar

(Translated by Google) Mythical and beautiful is the Laguna de Chicabal. With more than twenty Mayan sanctuaries around it. A great legend exists thanks to the fact that the place generates its own climate. The fog descends every so often, kisses the water of the lagoon and rises to the skies. The locals call it "El Beso del Ángel". If you want to know more about this legend, I invite you to watch my movie on YouTube with the same name. (Original) Mítica y bella es la Laguna de Chicabal. Con más de veinte santuarios mayas a su alrededor. Una gran leyenda existe gracias a que el lugar genera su propio clima. La niebla desciende cada cierto tiempo, besa el agua de la laguna y se eleva a los cielos. Los lugareños le llaman "El Beso del Ángel". Si quieres conocer más a cerca de ésta leyenda te invito a ver mi película en Youtube con el mismo nombre.

(Translated by Google) It is a volcanic lagoon. You can climb, the trail takes 2 hours minimum and the difficulty is average if you have condition. If you do not like long walks you can take the "torito" that for 15 quetzales (45 mexican pesos) takes you to the viewpoint from where you can descend 700 steps to reach the lagoon. It is sacred to the indigenous Mam. (a branch of the Mayan people) so you can not bathe. Around it you will see floral offerings and remains of incense that the inhabitants take as a ritual offering. The sunrise is wonderful. And see how little by little the fog disappears goes back to some passage of popol vuh. It is located 25 minutes from Xela in the municipality of San Martín Chile Verde. (Original) Es una laguna volcánica. Puedes escalar, el sendero te lleva 2 horas mínimo y la dificultad es media si tienes condición. Si no te gustan las caminatas puedes tomar el "torito" que por 15 quetzales ( 45 pesos mexicanos ) te lleva hasta el mirador desde dónde puedes decender 700 escalones para llegar a la laguna. Es sagrada para los indígenas mam. ( una rama del pueblo maya ) por lo que no puedes bañarte. A su alrededor observarás ofrendas florales y restos de incienso que los habitantes llevan como ofrenda ritual. El amanecer es maravilloso. Y ver cómo poco a poco se desvanece la neblina te remonta a algún pasaje del popol vuh. Se localiza a 25 minutos de Xela en el municipio de San Martín Chile Verde.

(Translated by Google) I think Korean tourists do not go there a lot. I was told that it was like this You can go on a tour, or you can go to an individual. The admission fee is Q50 I went to an individual, but I gotta get a chicken bus ride from Chalka terminal at Shella terminal and walk up there. The locals say that if you go in the afternoon you will not see much because of the cloudy sky. (Original) 한국여행객들은 많이 안가는곳인거 같은데 여기 정말 좋아요 화산터지고 난 자리에 호수생겨서 지금 이렇게 된거라고 들었는데 투어로도 갈수 있고 개별로 찾아갈수도 있고 입장료는 Q50입니다 저는 개별로 찾아갔는데 쉘라 터미널에서 치킨버스타고 치카발에서 내려서 걸어올라가면 돼요 전혀위험하지 않은곳 여기너무 좋아!!! 현지인 말로는 오후에가면 구름이 많이껴서 잘 안보인다고 하니 꼭 오전방문하세요

(Translated by Google) Easy walk Good infrastructure almost all year round. They have transportation from the community that goes up near the viewpoint. Security. Well organized community. Whenever I can I go !! My son went up at 3 years old the first time, for a special Mayan celebration for the rain. You have to go early preferably. The entrance costs Q 5 or Q10.00 and foreigners pay a little more. There is food service in an area called dry lagoon, where there are also bungalows, but you have to request it in advance. (Original) Caminata fácil. Infraestructura buena casi todo el año. Tienen transporte de la propia comunidad que sube cerca del mirador. Seguridad. Comunidad bien organizada. Siempre que puedo voy!! Mi hijo subió a los 3 años la primera vez, para una celebración maya especial para la lluvia. Hay que ir temprano de preferencia. La entrada cuesta Q 5 o Q10.00 y extranjeros pagan un poco más. Hay servicio de comida en un área que se llama laguna seca, donde también hay bungalows, pero hay que solicitarlo con anterioridad.

(Translated by Google) Excellent for adventure, you have to be well prepared for the weather and requires a bit of good form for the tour (Original) Excelente para la aventura, hay que ir bien preparado para el clima y requiere un poco de buena forma para el recorrido

(Translated by Google) Excellent place to camp and be in contact with nature, very quiet (Original) Excelente lugar para acampar y estar en contacto con la naturaleza, muy tranquilo

(Translated by Google) Recommended place to visit on any trip to Xela. You get to San Martin Chile green and you can walk or take a pick up of 5 quetzales. To get to the camp you need a double traction vehicle. Preferably arrive before 12 p.m. since that hour the fog goes down and you can not see anything (Original) Recomendable lugar para visitar en cualquier viaje a Xela. Se llega hasta San Martín Chile verde y puedes caminar o tomar un pick up de 5 quetzales. Para llegar hasta el campamento requieres un vehículo doble tracción. Preferentemente llegar antes de las 12 pm ya que esa hora baja la neblina y no se ve nada

(Translated by Google) It is a magical place where you appreciate the crater of the lagoon, a humid forest and the mist (Original) Es un lugar mágico en el que aprecias el cráter de la laguna, un bosque húmedo y la neblina

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, ideal to have a perfect connection, both with nature, and with yourself. In love with the place! (Original) Lugar hermoso, ideal para tener una conexión perfecta, tanto con la naturaleza, como consigo mismo. Enamorada del lugar!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, before visiting, bring suitable clothes, comfortable shoes, enough water and especially MOTIVATION. Since you have to climb quite a bit and then descend approximately 1200 steps! But it's worth it ... Good trip (Original) Hermoso lugar, antes de visitar, llevar ropa adecuada, calzado cómodo, suficiente agua y sobre todo MOTIVACIÓN. Ya que hay que subir bastante y luego bajar aprox 1200 gradas! Pero vale la pena... Buen viaje

(Translated by Google) It is an amazing place to visit, if you want to go by Quetzaltenango bus, you can take a bus or van in the terminal, go to San Martin Chile Verde (Q7), if in case there are no direct ones you can take one that goes to San Juan Ostuncalco (Q4) and then take another one to San Martin Chile Verde (Q4), which leaves them in front of the road for Chicabal, there are minibuses that go up to the first parking lot of the lagoon, take into account that in holidays (14, 15 September) do not provide regular service or do not find and will have to climb 2.9km on foot for the first parking lot, plus the route to the lagoon and the steps leading to it. In our case, we climbed 2.9km on foot (everything is asphalted) and in the parking lot we found more people who would take a "torito" that charges from Q50 to 75 go up from there to the lagoon viewpoint, if there are more than 8 people they would pay Q10 one way back Q10 (the price varies depending on the number of people), if they are in good physical condition or arrived by car they can climb this journey on foot, and on the way back we had to lower the 2.9km again. But I remind you that it is part of the attraction and worth the climb and stay for a while at the edge of the lagoon and be covered by the dense fog (it is very cold in the place, not going up). Take into account that you should not swim or disrespect the lagoon or the people who are performing some Mayan ritual. (Original) Es un lugar increíble para visitar, si quieren ir en bus de Quetzaltenango, pueden tomar un micro bus o camioneta en la terminal, que vayan a San Martin Chile Verde (Q7), si en dado caso no hay directos pueden tomar uno que vaya a San Juan Ostuncalco (Q4) y ahí tomar otro a San Martin Chile Verde (Q4), el cual les deja enfrente del camino para Chicabal, hay microbuses que suben al primer estacionamiento de la laguna, tomen en cuenta que en asuetos (14, 15 septiembre) no brindan servicio regular o no encuentran y tendrán que subir a pie 2.9km para el primer estacionamiento, más el recorrido hacia la laguna y las gradas que les dirigen a la misma. En nuestro caso, subimos los 2.9km a pie (todo esta asfaltado) y en el estacionamiento encontramos más gente que tomaría un "torito" que cobra de Q50 a 75 subir de ahí al mirador de la laguna, si hay más de 8 personas pagarían Q10 de ida más Q10 de regreso (varía el precio según el número de personas), si tienen buena condición física o llegaron en carro bien pueden subir este trayecto a pie, ya de regreso tuvimos que bajar nuevamente los 2.9km. Pero les recuerdo que es parte de la atracción y vale la pena el subir y estar por un buen rato a la orilla de la laguna y ser cubiertos por la densa neblina (sí hace mucho frío en el lugar, subiendo no). Tomen en cuenta que no se debe de nadar ni faltarle el respeto a la laguna ni a las personas que se encuentren realizando algún ritual maya.

(Translated by Google) Go there somewhere, I think it is better with a guide to get explanations of the holy place ... (Original) לכו לשם אחלה מקום, נראה לי עדיף עם מדריך לקבל הסברים על המקום הקדוש...

Beautiful hike to this volcanic, sacred lake. Would recommend hiking from the first parking lot, although the "Toros" look like fun. Would also recommend taking separate routes (stairs or trail) down to and up from the lake.

チカバル湖 グアテマラのラグーナ デ チカバルは神秘と伝統に満ちています。この湖は神聖な場所であり、今でも精霊の雨の儀式やその他の儀式に使用されているマヤの 4 つの枢機卿の祭壇の砂浜に宇宙が集まる場所でもあります。頭上には火山の火口が水で満たされ、熱帯雨林の湖のように神秘的な雰囲気を醸し出しています。

We took the combi/chicken bus from av.15 calle 6 in xela to san martin chiquito (10Q). From there it took us was 2/3h by foot to the laguna. The path was very steep but wide and easy to walk. There’s also the possibility to pay a 4x4 taxi and get to the laguna. We camped there. Entry fee 50Q pp and 15Qpp to camp. It was very quiet and we were alone. At sunrise at mirador you can also see the lava of volcan santiaguito

(Translated by Google) That beautiful (Original) Que hermosa

(Translated by Google) A magical place, beautiful nature. A holy Maya place where ceremonies still take place. The lake is located inside the volcano crater of the same name. (Original) Magiczne miejsce, piękna natura. Święte miejsce Majów, w którym nadal odbywają się ceremonie. Jezioro położone jest wewnątrz krateru wulkanu o tej samej nazwie.

(Translated by Google) I think this is one of the best preserved places and they are accessible in terms of location. The road to San Martin is acceptable, you get to a parking lot and you can hire a 4x4 vehicle or otherwise walk to the lagoon. You have to go down 500 steps to get to the lagoon, ideal to go in the morning because after midday it starts to cloud. (Original) Creo que este es uno de los lugares mejor conservados y que están accesibles en cuanto a ubicación. La carretera hacia San Martín está aceptable, llegas a un parqueo y puedes contratar un vehículo 4x4 o de lo contrario caminar hacia la laguna. Hay que bajar como 500 gradas para llegar a la laguna, ideal ir por la mañana ya que pasado el medio día se empieza a nublar.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, clean, natural place, a place where you can find peace, enjoy nature, see the clouds caress the lagoon, see the blue sky, climb the volcano and go hiking on the edge of the lagoon. (Original) Hermoso lugar, limpio, natural, un lugar donde podrás encontrar paz, disfrutar de la naturaleza, ver las nubes acariciar la laguna, ver el cielo azul, escalar el volcán y hacer senderismo a la orilla de la laguna.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, good to spend time on a picnic (Original) Hermoso lugar, bueno para pasar un rato en un dia de campo

(Translated by Google) Magically simply indescribable (Original) Mágico simplemente indescriptible

(Translated by Google) It is a very nice place has three viewpoints one towards the South Coast another to make the volcanoes and another towards the lagoon you need to walk something and access can not be given in a low vehicle. (Original) Es un lugar muy bonito tiene tres miradores uno hacia la Costa Sur otro hacer los volcanes y otro hacia la laguna se necesita caminar algo y el acceso no se puede dar en un vehículo bajo.

Belleza natural incomparable con una mística ancestral

(Translated by Google) Hremoso (Original) Hremoso

(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful place but you have to go prepared to walk a lot, it is advisable to climb with the pickups to the viewpoint, then they are just over 550 steps to the lagoon but the experience and the view is worth (Original) Es un lugar hermoso pero hay que ir preparados lara caminar bastante, es recomendable subir con los pickup hasta el mirador, luego son poco mas de 550 gradas para la laguna pero la experiencia y la vista lo vale

(Translated by Google) Full of spirituality, easy access and good service to the visitor! (Original) Lleno de espiritualidad, fácil acceso y buen servicio al visitante!

(Translated by Google) Bellicimo (Original) Bellicimo

(Translated by Google) The photos speak alone (Original) Las fotos hablan solas

(Translated by Google) Magical place (Original) Mágico lugar

(Translated by Google) A corner of the beautiful nature of Guatemala that must be visited (Original) Un rincón más de naturaleza hermosa de guatemala que hay que visitar

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) Muy hermosa

(Translated by Google) Excellent to visit with friends who like adventure and camping (Original) Excelente visitar con amigos que les guste la aventura y acampar

(Translated by Google) It is a mystical and amazing place. For me it is the mirror of heaven, for the Mayans it is a sacred place. The access is not complicated, there are a 4x4 pick-up called Toritos that can take you to a point near the lagoon. The cost is between Q10 and Q60 according to the amount of the group. Being in this place is magical, the ideal is to camp and spend the night to see the sunrise. It is a spectacle to see how the clouds descend and caress the waters. There are some viewpoints that have a beautiful view of the lagoon and towards the Santa Maria and Santiaguito volcano. but you must climb more than 600 steps, but everything is part of the adventure. You must take into account that swimming in the lagoon is not allowed because it is a place of respect. If you camp, I tell you that the temperatures are very low and it could rain at night. So you should go prepared. There are no restrooms in the lagoon, but in a part called Laguna Seca (half way to the crater) if there are any, you also rent rooms for s you want to spend the night there. (Original) Es un lugar místico y sorprendente. Para mi es el espejo del cielo, para los mayas es un lugar sagrado. El acceso no es complicado, hay unos pick-up 4x4 llamados Toritos que pueden llevarte hasta un punto cercano a la laguna. El costo se encuentra entre Q10 y Q60 según la cantidad del grupo. Estar en este lugar es mágico, lo ideal es acampar y pasar la noche para ver el amanecer. Es un espectáculo ver como las nubes bajan y acarician las aguas. Hay unos miradores que tienen una hermosa vista de la laguna y hacia el volcán Santa Maria y Santiaguito. pero debes subir mas de 600 gradas, pero todo es parte de la aventura. Debes tomar en cuenta que por ser un lugar de respeto no esta permitido nadar en la laguna. Si acampas te cuento que las temperaturas son muy bajas y podría llover por la noche. Por lo que debes ir preparado. No hay baños en la laguna, pero en una parte llamada Laguna Seca (a mitad del camino al crater) si los hay, también alquilar cuartos por s deseas pasar ahí la noche.

A nice lake in a Volcano crater. At the lookout on the top you have a great view of the lake and Santa Maria Volcano. The walk up is hard if you are not in shape, but you can pay a pickup to take you most of the way.

(Translated by Google) Excellent, at first I thought it was a gap without much grace; but when the mist is dropped on the lagoon it is an incredible natural spectacle that left me speechless, without a doubt that's why the descendants of the current Maya consider it a sacred place .... ❤ (Original) Excelente, al principio creí que era una laguna sin mayor gracia; pero cuando la neblina se deja caer sobre la laguna es un espectáculo natural increible que me dejó sin palabras, sin lugar a dudas es por eso que los descendientes de los mayas actuales lo consideran un lugar sagrado....❤

(Translated by Google) The place is very nice, it is a Mayan reservation, so sometimes it is closed to the public. They charge the entrance and in that station there are bathrooms. There is service "del torito" which is a pick up that goes up and you get paid for a separate charge. (Original) Muy lindo el lugar, es una reserva maya por lo que en ocasiones lo cierran al público. Cobran la entrada y en esa estación hay baños. Hay servicio "del torito" que es un pick up que te sube y te baja por un cobro aparte.

(Translated by Google) a place with a good view and where you can live with nature. (Original) un lugar con buena vista y donde se puede convivir con la naturaleza.