The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tikal Ruins is one of the most spectacular, if not, the MOST spectacular Mayan ruins in all of Mesoamerica.  However, unlike other massive ruins such as Chichen Itza where you are not allowed to climb to the top, you can climb to the...

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...

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...

How to get from Guatemala City airport to Antigua? Anyone that is traveling to Guatemala by plane will inevitably have this question. Haven't been to Guatemala City and its La Aurora International Airport a few times, I can tell you it's a nightmare if you don't...

Quetzaltenango, or commonly known as Xela, is the second-largest city in Guatemala after Guatemala City. As the second-biggest city in Guatemala, Xela rarely gets any tourism. It is not the typical place travelers see when they close their eyes and imagine themselves...

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 130.1 square...

Did you just arrive in Flores Guatemala? You don't have a plan yet besides visiting the amazing Tikal Ruins? Don't worry, I have a great suggestion that you can do right now, today. Jorge's Rope Swing. Rope Swing? YOU CRAZY?!! I can't do a rope swing, I am 60...

Guatemala, a land of tropical weather and home of frijoles and fried plantains, contains some of the most impressive and beautiful volcanoes for hiking in the world. In the colonial city of Antigua, you can hike up Volcano Pacaya and roast marshmallows with the lava....

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...

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...

Guatemala, one of the least-visited tourist destinations in the world, is filled with wonders from the rainforest to the mountains. As a result, many of the best  things to do in Guatemala are still unknown to travelers. Honestly, if I haven't spent 2 months...

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 eurption in 2018, many of them are rewarding hikes.  Hiking Volcano Pacaya is a...

Located an hour away from the capital city of Guatemala is a color colonial town named Antigua, a town that has been in the UNESCO Heritage Site since 1979. Antigua, Guatemala is definitely many travelers' favorite city in Guatemala. This is one of the places where...

If you have ever visited Quetzaltenango, or Xela for short, you will know that there are some amazing hikes around the area. Volcano Tajumulco, sitting at 4202 meters above sea level, is the highest peak in Central America. Volcano Chicabal, sitting at 2720 meters...

Hobbitenango or "place of the Hobbis" is exactly what it sounds like, a uniquely themed eco-lodge located up in the highlands (2400m) near Antigua Guatemala. Everything is hobbit-themed from the menus in their eco-friendly restaurants to their dainty small houses...