One of the biggest challenges for any first-time visitor to Guatemala is just getting around the country. Transport in Guatemala can be bewildering, but with the right information the experience of getting from point A to B should be safe and fun. Plan ahead Before you arrive in Guatemala, check what your options are for getting to the places you […]
The Guatemala ecosystem includes one of Earth’s most important and vulnerable rainforest habitats, but the country has even more to offer than the steamy, teeming jungle. The country’s cooler highlands are home to many endangered species of all types, while the Pacific and Caribbean coasts are also full of life. Let’s explore this amazing ecosystem. Guatemala’s geography Guatemala is made […]
One of the most enjoyable ways to (literally) get a taste of Guatemalan culture is to sample some of our country’s remarkable food and drink. We’ve spoken before about the rich variety of cuisines on offer in Guatemala. But here we’re focusing on the 7 best places to eat and drink in our country. So, from Mayan-inspired foods to traditional […]
Our country, Guatemala, has given at least two great gifts to the world. You can read more about one of them – coffee – in another post, here. It arrived relatively recently in Guatemala: but the other, chocolate, has far more ancient roots. It is a fundamental part of Guatemala’s culture. This wonderful discovery was considered by the ancient […]
Beautiful beaches. Remote jungle. Dramatic volcanoes. Guatemala is, in many ways, the perfect place to get away from it all, and to find time and space to rest and recuperate. Over the years, Lake Atitlan in particular has grown into a real centre for those of us looking for a wellness break. Many of the villages around the lake have […]
It is hard to believe that a place like El Mirador really exists. Of course, there are other remote Maya ruins in Guatemala – Tikal for one – but nothing quite like El Mirador. If the set designers for an Indiana Jones film had shown sketches of it, they would probably have been dismissed as being too fantastical. Getting […]
Guatemala is one of the friendliest and most accessible countries in Latin America for tourists. Guatemalans are naturally hospitable and are deeply proud of their rich culture and complex heritage. But more often than not we also hear about the dark side of the country – whether it is over the decades of civil war, or the high rates […]
In this blog we’ve featured many of the best sights and experiences in Guatemala – many of which are often very affordable. This time we wanted to focus on the more luxury end of things – those hotels and resorts that might cost a little more than usual, but which will give you a unique experience you will truly never […]
Guatemala has a huge amount to offer any traveller – even those people who aren’t prepared to be too adventurous and to head off the beaten track. The traditional tourist trail includes spectacular Mayan ruins, colourful and vibrant cities and of course plenty of active volcanoes. But for those of us who are looking for something a little different, Guatemala […]
It really is no surprise that Antigua is one Guatemala’s most popular destinations. It was named as a UNESCO World Heritage site way back in 1979, mostly due to its spectacular Spanish baroque architecture and some stunning colonial churches. So, Antigua is beautiful – but is also a vibrant, creative and in many ways very modern city. With that in […]
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