Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
11/19/2017
The hike starts by leading you across some ramshackle wooden docks suspended above the beautiful blue waters of Lake Atitlan.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
11/19/2017
These wooden docks looks (and feel, for that matter) quite unstable, but choose your footing mindfully and you'll be fine.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
11/19/2017
This beginning of the hike will take you briefly past stunning sights of Lake Atitlan's shore.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
11/19/2017
After walking through the gardens of the Verde Eco Hotel, a lovely sight in and of itself, pass under the bamboo archways and head right toward the Rio Pashputin Valley.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
11/19/2017
Looking toward Lake Atitlan from the Rio Pashputin riverbed at Volcan San Pedro.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
11/19/2017
Take in the beautiful flora that grows in this lush region of Guatemala.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
11/19/2017
During the dry season, much of the hike follows a dry river bed.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
11/19/2017
Progressing further into the canyon and closer into the falls, more and more water will start to fill the riverbed.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
11/19/2017
It's an easy scramble to the top of Las Cascadas Perdidas, at least at the end of summer during the dry season. Just below the falls, there are some small pools of water perfect for a cool dip to relieve the heat.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
11/19/2017
Lots of tropical plants and edible fruits can be found up the Rio Pashputin Valley, like these unfortunately not-quite-ripe bananas.