Tim C.
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Laguna amarillo and the surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful surroundings I have ever seen. The views are absolutely stunning and for anyone able to make the 2 day trek with their own camping gear, I would totally recommend it.
However, avoid Candetur tour company at all costs. Previous to the trek itself, we were given the option to hike the entire path and back in a single day which we decided to do and they told me they 100% recommend that I do not take my trekking boots, and to use their wellies instead. On the day of the hike, their boots did not fit, thankfully I ignored their advice and brought my own anyway. After waking up at 3:30, our guide was late and we left 45 minutes late. He rode a horse almost the entire way whilst we walked, had no interesting information to tell us and spent most of the time looking at his phone whilst we struggled through the mud. It was completely irresponsible to tell us the hike on foot would take 11 hours. we usually complete our hikes in less than the estimated time, yet we were hiking for over 14 hours, whilst our guide (Alex) told us from his horse that we were too slow and continued to lie to us about how long was left. Our wonderful experience at the top was tainted by a trek back in total darkness, utterly exhausted and squelching through muddy paths with exposed barbed wire.
Go to El Altar.
Do not go with Candetur.
