Indian Nose (Rostro Maya)
Rostro Maya
The peak known as Rostro Maya, whose outline resembles the profile of a Maya person lying on their back. A predawn climb brings a sunrise that lights up the lake and three volcanoes.
Rostro Maya is a peak about 2,300 m above sea level behind San Juan La Laguna. From a distance its outline looks like a face in profile, lying on its back. Usually you leave around 4 a.m. from San Pedro or San Juan by vehicle to the foot of the mountain, then hike for about 30 to 45 minutes to the summit. From there you watch the sun rise behind the volcanoes while clouds roll over the lake, making it the classic experience of the lake region. You must join a local guided group, which costs about 100 to 150 quetzales including transport, and the summit fee is an additional 50 quetzales. Robberies have occurred, so do not hike alone at night. The summit is very cold at dawn, so bring a jacket.
Opening hours
Sunrise tours depart about 04:00
Nearby sights
- San Juan La Laguna
- San Pedro La Laguna
- San Marcos La Laguna & Cerro Tzankujil
- Volcán San Pedro
- Santiago Atitlán
- Santa Cruz La Laguna
- Lake Atitlán
- Sololá Market