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Hiker ascending Acatenango volcano wearing a Patagonia jacket and Osprey backpack with Fuego erupting in the background.

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A hiker with a backpack and map plans her route while looking out at a stunning, large waterfall in a mountain valley at sunset.

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Hikes grouped by what makes them special: coastal routes and tides, waterfalls, volcano treks. What each type demands and how to plan it.

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