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The crew of a cruising sailboat pauses their voyage for three months in the Rio Dulce, Guatemala, to perform maintenance and travel inland.0:54 While anchored, they remove sails to protect them from sun damage and plan to haul the boat for bottom paint.4:34 The crew leaves the vessel for a week to host a guest from Colorado and explore the interior of the country.6:20 Their itinerary includes a guided hike of the Acatenango volcano, which reaches an elevation of approximately 13,000 feet.11:38 The group reports that the hike is physically demanding, noting that their lack of conditioning from living at sea level makes the ascent difficult.11:46 They experience freezing temperatures at the 12,000-foot base camp while observing frequent eruptions from the neighboring, active Fuego volcano.14:03 After the hike, they spend time touring the historical ruins in Antigua.17:27 The crew concludes that while the hike is challenging and requires significant physical preparation, the volcanic views are worth the effort.

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