The question isn’t what is special about Lake Atitlan; the question is, why hasn’t everyone been there and seen for themselves? The Lago de Atitlan is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful places in Guatemala, if not the world. Forget Lake Como in Italy; this place is just as special. The lake is actually a collapsed […]
Guatemala is known for many things but probably none more than coffee. So, if you’re a coffee lover, you may want to give this a read and discover more about this great nation and the coffee bean. Guatemala has a rich history as coffee growers because of their climate and growing conditions. According to legend, the coffee plant was brought […]
Guatemala may be famous for everything from its extraordinary history, Mayan cultural heritage, fantastic indigenous art, great food and fascinating cities, but there’s another reason to visit – to explore its volcanic landscape. There are an astonishing 37 volcanoes in the country, with three still very much active. Most of the volcanoes in Guatemala are easy to get to and […]
Holidays often mean finding cost-effective ways to enjoy a trip to a new country. But what if you’ve got some cash to spend and you’re looking for a bit of luxury? While Guatemala is known for its backpacking and trekking holidays, you should also know there are plenty of luxury hotels and places to stay too. The resorts and hotels […]
In the current COVID-19 climate very few people are going travelling. But with vaccination rollouts all around the world, we can finally look ahead to booking a holiday. And there is no better place to visit than Guatemala. When it comes to deciding on accommodation in Guatemala, there’s a lot of confusing advice available. Guatemala is so varied that first-time […]
Guatemala is a beautiful, colourful and exuberant place to visit. When COVID-19 travel restrictions lift and the world goes back to some kind of normal, visiting Guatemala has to be on your list of destinations. And if you can time it right, try and fit in at least one of the many Guatemalan festivals, events, national days of celebration and […]
In the UK and the US Halloween gets all of the attention in the run up to All Saints Day on 1 November. But other cultures and countries observe this traditionally important day in the calendar in different ways. Mexico’s Day of the Dead is well-known for its culturally significant celebration of the lives and spirits of lost family members […]
After the challenges we’ve all been forced to face from the pandemic, what could be better than finally planning that trip away? Guatemala is now open to visitors again, and while I’m not necessarily suggesting going this year, let’s have a look at where you could go in 2021. Jürg Widmer Probst Guatemala special feature: wellness retreats There […]
Guatemala is open to tourists again, although there are lots of COVID-19 restrictions in place. In this blog we’re going to look at an unforgettable trek to the Mayan ruins of El Mirador. Whether you go for it this year or next, El Mirador should absolutely be on your bucket list of travel destinations. But first we’ll give a […]
The centre of the Maya Empire’s was the tropical lowlands that make up today’s Guatemala. Its peak in terms of influence and power hit at around the 6th century AD. By 900AD most of the giant cities were abandoned. Mayan civilisation has left behind artwork, architecture and plenty of evidence showing their excellence in pottery, writing, maths, calendar making and […]
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