Not sure what to pack for Guatemala? We are here to help. Having spent 2+ months backpacking Guatemala, there are some things I wish I had packed (and not packed) for my Guatemala trip. Guatemala is a very unique place to pack for. It is a third-world country with diverse …
Did you just arrive in Flores? Not sure what to do in Flores, Guatemala? We are here to help. Personally been there ourselves, we thought this island offered nothing except tours to Tikal ruins, colorful historical buildings, and delicious traditional restaurants. But boy were we wrong. As the capital of …
Quetzaltenango, or commonly known as Xela, is the second-largest city in Guatemala after Guatemala City. As the second-biggest city in Guatemala, it is surprising that Xela rarely gets any tourism. It is not the typical place travelers see when they close their eyes and imagine themselves on vacation. There are …
Not sure what to do in Guatemala? We are not surprised. Guatemala, one of the least-visited tourist destinations in the world, is filled with wonders from rainforests to volcanoes. Unfortunately, many of the best things to do in Guatemala are still unknown to travelers. Honestly, if I haven’t spent 2 months backpacking …
Not sure where to stay in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala? To be honest, I am not surprised. With more than 10 stunning villages in Lake Atitlan, choosing the perfect place to stay at Lake Atitlan is no easy task. After spending more than 2 months backpacking Guatemala, I can tell you …
Not sure what to do in Lake Atitlan? Worry not. It is not surprising that Lake Atitlan is one of the best places to visit in Guatemala. A beautiful volcanic lake surrounded by traditional Mayan villages and majestic volcanoes, Lake Atitlan is an absolute paradise. Lake Atitlan spans a total of …
Was it ever your dream to watch an active volcano erupt and live to tell the tale? Have you ever wanted to watch the lava spew out at the top and slowly find its way to the bottom as it illuminates the side of the majestic creation? Hiking Volcano Acatenango …
Quetzaltenango, or Xela for short, is the second-largest city in Guatemala. However, you might have never heard about it. It doesn’t get the popularity that Antigua, Flores, or even Lake Atitlan gets. But this is for good reason, there is barely anything worth to do there. Yes, there are some hikes such as Tajumulco …
Guatemala is a country surrounded by amazing Mayan Ruins, beautiful colonial towns, and spectacular volcanoes. Though some of them could be dangerous, such as Volcano Fuego and its deadly eruption in 2018, many of them are rewarding hikes. Hiking Volcano Pacaya is a family-friendly activity that you can do in Antigua with your kids. It is …
Guatemala is a small country packed with many amazing things to do and places to see. However, most of these attractions are scattered throughout the country that one would require careful planning to see all the best places in Guatemala. As a result, it is important to plan your Guatemala trip, whether you …