This mountain chain has always been one of the most visited destinations of Huehuetenango. Its landscapes, its fresh climate and the view towards the mountains have made this place a meeting point for tourists and premises. Now, those who arrive at the famous viewpoint Juan Diéguez Olaverri have a new option to observe the beauty of the region: a New viewpoint in the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes in Huehuetenango which adds as attractive in the lower part of the mountain.

It is a catwalk that is held on the hillside, offering a different angle of the valley of Huehuetenango and from the mountains that surrounds it. This structure seeks to complement the experience that the main viewpoint already offers, giving the visitor another way to enjoy the environment.

The new viewpoint in the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes in Huehuetenango

He New viewpoint in the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes It is built with a metal catwalk that advances towards the void, suspended in the mountain. When walking through it, you have the feeling of floating on the landscape. The experience changes as it progresses, because every step opens a little more the view towards the surroundings.

At the end of the catwalk is a special platform, designed not only to observe the environment, but also to interact with it. There you can find two thematic structures: a sun -shaped structure, another moon -shaped and also a Guatemala flag. These figures have become the most photographed point of the place, since they frame the view of the valley and lend themselves so that visitors capture different images.

The new space is on the road that leads to Juan mirrors Speaking Olaverrione of the best known of the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes. It is located in the lower part of the mountain, which makes it accessible to those who already plan to visit the main viewpoint.

This means that it is not necessary to make a long detour or take another route. Upon arriving at the place, visitors can know both the traditional viewpoint and the new structure, combining both in a single experience.

Income costs

To enter the new Mirador in the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes A cost has been established that helps maintain space and guarantee access. Adults pay Q10.00, while children pay Q5.00. This value makes the visit accessible to complete families, groups of friends or travelers who want to make the most of their time in Huehuetenango.

The payment covers only access to the catwalk and the platform, so those who want to enjoy more activities in the area can complement the visit with tours around the surroundings or with the passage to the viewpoint Juan Diéguez Olaverri.

For those looking for accessible places, with impressive landscapes and options to take photos, this new viewpoint is a recommended stop. At an accessible price and in a strategic location, the metal catwalk becomes a new window to see the valley and the mountains of the West of Guatemala.

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