And yes we were planning on staying in Pana one night but if you don't think it's worth it, it would free up an extra night to spend elsewhere (San Marcos or San Pedro)
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hopefulist
Group tours of Pacaya from Antigua are $7-20, usually, whether you leave in the morning or afternoon, private tours would obviously be more. I would figure $100-125 for the Antigua > Iximché > Pana bit.
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hopefulist
PS The downsides of the afternoon Pacaya hike are that clouds are more likely to obscure the views and mainly because you will have to walk back down through volcanic scree in the dark, not that pleasant imo. If you arrive mid day in Panajachel I would probably choose to just head where you want to stay on the lake to avoid another unpack/pack/move on. If you arrive late in the day there are worse places to spend the night. Happy trails!
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mrmoto
In addition, the later in the day usually means rougher lake crossings, as winds pick up in the afternoon, usually...just so you know. Agree, Pana has a nice setting for a evening to chill, relax, dine, drink and crash.
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Thorn Tree
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