Below you’ll find all my travel guides to Guatemala. Having lived temporarily in Lake Atitlán and Antigua, I can say this country is extremely underrated and full of adventure!
Planning a trip to the famous Lake Atitlán (Lago de Atitlán) in Guatemala and not sure how to spend your days? No worries! In this Lake Atitlán itinerary, I'll be sharing my best tips and recommendations for what to do with 1-3 days (or more!). Lake Atitlán is home to...
Hobbitenango — have you ever heard of this "Place of the Hobbits"? If not, it's a hobbit-inspired eco-park in the 'misty mountains' outside of Antigua, Guatemala. If are a big Lord of the Rings or Hobbit fan as I am, then you will definitely want to check out this...
With its charming cobblestone streets, colorful Spanish-Baroque architecture, and jaw-dropping skyline made up of three immense volcanoes, Antigua is truly Guatemala's most-adored city. Classed a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 16th-century colonial gem of Antigua...
Guatemala has quickly become one of my favorite countries. I love Latin America and there’s something truly special about Guatemala – the original home of the indigenous Maya, the birthplace of coffee, and the land of wild volcanoes.
If you are wanting to travel Guatemala, you’ve come to the right place! Whether you want to explore traditional Maya towns around Lake Atitlán, stroll down cobblestone streets in colonial cities, or go on an overnight hiking and camping trip on one of Guatemala’s famous volcanoes, then you’re in for an unforgettable adventure.
Guatemala is safe to travel in, the locals are welcoming and warm, and the nature activities here will just blow you away!
It’s safe to say I’ve fallen in love with Guatemala and I’m sure after you visit, you will too!
“Peace cannot exist without justice, justice cannot exist without fairness, fairness cannot exist without development, development cannot exist without democracy, democracy cannot exist without respect for the identity and worth of cultures and peoples.”
-Rigobertha Menchú, K’iche’ Guatemalan human rights activist, feminist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Santa Catarina Palopó is a Kaqchikel Maya village adorned in vibrant color. Stroll the quaint streets to marvel at the 850+ houses painted with Maya textile motifs and take a walk to dip your toes in natural hot springs.
San Juan La Laguna is a Tz’utujil Maya town with underrated cafes, colorful art murals, and naturally dyed textiles and weaving cooperatives. Grab coffee with a view, peek inside an art gallery, and hike up to the Indian Nose Summit.
Santiago Atitlán is the largest town around Lake Atitlán and one of the more traditional Tz’utujil Maya villages. Here you can visit the Maya deity Maximón in a local’s home and learn about the town’s tragic and bloody past.