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Tour Guide Salvador
Tour Guide Salvador
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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My name is Salvador Coquix. I was born in Guatemala. I am a tour guide and founder of the company Tours & Activities SA. I have been a tour guide since ten years ago. I guide tours like hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, fishing, canyoning, cultural tours and birdwatching knowledge too, I am an passionate by the beauty of my country Guatemala and of course i love the atitlan lake where I was born. I am especially proud to have the opportunity to show and share the beauty of my country, the landscape and the ecological green and the volcanoes chain of Guatemala.
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Donyale
New York City, NY345 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
We spent two days with Salvador at the end of December as we brought in the New Year in Guatemala. We hired him from the TA reviews and he did not disappoint! He is very friendly, highly professional and knowledgeable about Mayan culture. He offered lots of wonderful information in each village we visited and information about the birds, flora and fauna that we discovered surrounding the lake. We did the 3 Village Tour with him on the first day and visited Solola Market plus did the Atitlan hike with him on the second day. We requested that he pick us up at our hotel which was located in San Antonio Palopo and he readily agreed. The hotel had a dock so this was very convenient. He was really easy to work with on WhatsApp and he was very flexible as we made small changes in our itinerary and timing of the tours. I highly recommend him and look forward to exploring the lake and hiking with him again the next time we are in Guatemala.
Written January 4, 2021
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JeannePlantation
Plantation FL21 contributions
Sep 2021
I contacted Salvador by email because I would have one afternoon in Guatemala. Since my time was limited I knew my itinerary would not fit any set tours. Salvador was ready and willing to take me on a private tour of Guatemala.
He proposed we go to Hobbitenango because I wanted to see nature and not the city. Salvador and his driver were early to pick me up from my hotel. Our driver was excellent and I felt very safe during the long drive.
Salvador is an excellent guide. His Eng
He proposed we go to Hobbitenango because I wanted to see nature and not the city. Salvador and his driver were early to pick me up from my hotel. Our driver was excellent and I felt very safe during the long drive.
Salvador is an excellent guide. His Eng
Written September 22, 2021
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Trano
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Oct 2022 • Friends
Salvador was a magnificent guide who was recommended to us because of his expertise in birdwatching. However, not only that! At the top of the Indian Nose (we arrived when it was still dark enough to see the eruptions of Volcán de Fuego in the distance) he used the 20' until sunrise explaining us the geological history of the area, the different volcanoes around us (active, inactive, collapsed ...), and even about the different indigenous tribes that had settled around the lake and how they had adapted to the new times...
On our way down his birdwatching skills shown, and he was pointing out and identifying a large variety of birds (even though he says it's not the best spot). We had booked sort of two tours in one (Indian Nose and birdwatching), so he then brought us near San Pedro to a better area for birdwatching .
It was amazing!
On our way down his birdwatching skills shown, and he was pointing out and identifying a large variety of birds (even though he says it's not the best spot). We had booked sort of two tours in one (Indian Nose and birdwatching), so he then brought us near San Pedro to a better area for birdwatching .
It was amazing!
Written November 3, 2022
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Idrinkwineandiknow
Takoma Park, MD11 contributions
May 2020 • Friends
Salvador was right on time to pick us up at our hotel. We could tell right away that we were in good hands. We visited three Mayan villages along the lake. Throughout our tour, Salvador was patient, flexible, and attentive. He provided information on the land history food and culture. He was also a great translator when needed. By the end of the day, we not only felt that we had a wonderful tour guide, but made a new friend. We plan to use Salvador for another tour later this week!
Written March 30, 2021
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Wim
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Dec 2021 • Solo
Overnight tour to Volcan Atitlan with a colleague of Salvador, named Victor. Great tour, good guide and all very well organized by Salvador. Highly recommended to book your tour with him.
Written December 19, 2021
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Goal100Countries
Cheltenham, UK615 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
The hike is very short and easy and takes just 45 minutes after a drive of similar duration. The payoff is huge however as the views of the sun dawning over the lake and volcanoes is quite a sight! The tour costs 150Q and includes coffee, fruit and bread to enjoy whilst you wait for the sun to come up. Wrap up warm as it is cold when you leave at around 3am!
Written December 14, 2018
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Ashley M
Oxford, OH19 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
TOUR COMPANY:
I have nothing but positive things to say! Henry was an amazing guide, patient and helpful and kept us motivated to keep going. It was great having a small group (8 of us) and a private camping spot. There were a lot of other groups that were huge so it was nice that our tour was more personal. They gave us lunch and breakfast to take in our packs, and provided some warm clothing options as well. They brought and set up our tents and sleeping supplies for us and it was all great quality. Definitely recommend this company!
THE HIKE:
It’s brutal. It took us 8 hours and I honestly don’t know how I made it. It’s just a 14000 ft climb the whole way. Hard from start to finish. Like doing the stair master for 8 hours but the stairs are sand and the air is hard to breathe. That said, coming down was much better than expected. It only took 3 hours. It was still really challenging - my legs were giving out by the end - but not nearly as rough as the way up.
PACKING TIPS:
We brought our own sleeping gear and packs and that was a mistake. Travel light.
Here are some things I recommend bringing -
- water (they say to bring 4 liters, we got away with 2. Water is heavy and there are some vendors along the trail if you run out on day 2. They will take a liter from you at the top though for hot chocolate and dinner so be prepared for that.
- wipes - you are going to get so dirty. The sand and dust is everywhere.
- warm clothes - it’s freaking cold at night. Hats, gloves, base layers, bring it all.
- snacks - I was so happy to have some granola bars on me.
- sunscreen, hat, and sun glasses
- a mask or bandana to cover your face during the sandy dusty parts - I had a really bad cough by the end of the day and when I blew my nose it was pure mud…
- rain gear - we got lucky and had beautiful weather but it would have been pretty crappy if we didn’t
- hiking boots (good ones) are non negotiable
- headlamp
ADD ONS:
- if you have a heavy pack, get a porter. It’s worth it. We probably should have.
- we didn’t do the extra hike to the summit but we heard that it wasn’t worth it.
- you absolutely need at least one walking stick. You can rent them. If you are checking luggage, bring your own trekking poles.
OVERALL:
The hardest thing I have ever done but it was SO worth it in the end. Seeing the eruptions and the sunrise was truly spectacular.
I have nothing but positive things to say! Henry was an amazing guide, patient and helpful and kept us motivated to keep going. It was great having a small group (8 of us) and a private camping spot. There were a lot of other groups that were huge so it was nice that our tour was more personal. They gave us lunch and breakfast to take in our packs, and provided some warm clothing options as well. They brought and set up our tents and sleeping supplies for us and it was all great quality. Definitely recommend this company!
THE HIKE:
It’s brutal. It took us 8 hours and I honestly don’t know how I made it. It’s just a 14000 ft climb the whole way. Hard from start to finish. Like doing the stair master for 8 hours but the stairs are sand and the air is hard to breathe. That said, coming down was much better than expected. It only took 3 hours. It was still really challenging - my legs were giving out by the end - but not nearly as rough as the way up.
PACKING TIPS:
We brought our own sleeping gear and packs and that was a mistake. Travel light.
Here are some things I recommend bringing -
- water (they say to bring 4 liters, we got away with 2. Water is heavy and there are some vendors along the trail if you run out on day 2. They will take a liter from you at the top though for hot chocolate and dinner so be prepared for that.
- wipes - you are going to get so dirty. The sand and dust is everywhere.
- warm clothes - it’s freaking cold at night. Hats, gloves, base layers, bring it all.
- snacks - I was so happy to have some granola bars on me.
- sunscreen, hat, and sun glasses
- a mask or bandana to cover your face during the sandy dusty parts - I had a really bad cough by the end of the day and when I blew my nose it was pure mud…
- rain gear - we got lucky and had beautiful weather but it would have been pretty crappy if we didn’t
- hiking boots (good ones) are non negotiable
- headlamp
ADD ONS:
- if you have a heavy pack, get a porter. It’s worth it. We probably should have.
- we didn’t do the extra hike to the summit but we heard that it wasn’t worth it.
- you absolutely need at least one walking stick. You can rent them. If you are checking luggage, bring your own trekking poles.
OVERALL:
The hardest thing I have ever done but it was SO worth it in the end. Seeing the eruptions and the sunrise was truly spectacular.
Written April 17, 2022
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Dan B
Auckland, New Zealand28 contributions
Oct 2018
If you want to experience a true jaw dropping event then this is a must. Staying 1km from the active volcano and waiting the red hot lava flow in the dark is something i'll never forget for the rest of my life. The guides are fantastic and look after you perfectly
Written February 3, 2019
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ckrath
Dublin12 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Have hiked a lot at this altitude internationally and sent feedback privately to operator in relation to some small but important areas in need of improvement following a disappointing trip from an organisational and logistics perspective. The feedback was well received.
To those booking, to make sure of a good and safe trip, suggest bringing plenty (4/5) warm layers of clothes for night time (it gets very very cold!), waterproofs/poncho, good quality hiking boots, snacks, and to use two walking poles, beanie hats, gloves and head lamp offered for rent at the start.
To those booking, to make sure of a good and safe trip, suggest bringing plenty (4/5) warm layers of clothes for night time (it gets very very cold!), waterproofs/poncho, good quality hiking boots, snacks, and to use two walking poles, beanie hats, gloves and head lamp offered for rent at the start.
Written August 15, 2022
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Kimberly J
2 contributions
Henri was knowledgeable and entertaining! He gave a wonderful tour of the Mayan Culture along with history of the area! Amazing!!!
Written July 20, 2022
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Buenos días! Mi familia y yo vamos de viaje el jueves 9 de enero a Atitlan, solamente un día que tour nos recomienda (van dos adultos mayores) y llegamos a Panajachel. Saludos
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