Union Juarez and the Pico de Loro

We finally got a chance to get out of the steam bath that is Acapetahua and headed up to the Sonusco range. This area is famous because it is where Starbucks and the other coffee conglomerates grow their coffee. The thing about coffee counrty is that it is higher in atlitude and there are tons of plants so it makes for somereally nice hiking.
Towering above the Sonusco range is Volcan Tacana and the Pico de Loro (the Parrots beak). We hiked up to the Pico de Loro (about 5 k from the road.

Enjoying the view and the sun at the top of the Pico de Loro

The Pico de Loro

Looking back toward Volcan Tacana

The villiage of Monteperla, we trekked through it on our way to the Pico de Loro. Just a valley over is the border between Mexico and Guatemala.

Volcan Tacana

Coffee on the tree not quite ready to be picked.

We make every effort to try regional dishes and local food when we are in a new place so we couldn't pass up the Parrillada. A gut busting, heart stopping plate of sizzling meat served on its very own grill. Plus all of the sides, tortillas, beans, chees, sour cream, salsa and jalapenos. We know there are a few of you out there that would appreciate a fine dish such as this one.

I could still see and breathe at this point.

She took me down the Parrillada. She took me down. But worth all of the pain.