4.0km
Total Distance
144m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

The site of Mixco Viejo or Jilotepeque was a Poqomam fortress perched above the canyons of the Motagua River. The trail passes through plazas and temples amidst ravines and dry forest. It is a dramatic archaeological enclave north of the capital.

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Difficulty

2/5 · Easy