One of the largest and most well-known markets in all Central America can be found in the small indigenous Mayan town of Chichicastenango, located in the western highlands of Guatemala. A market that… Continue reading
Planning a visit to San Antonio Palopó, a fairly unspoiled hillside village on the shores of lake Atitlán in Guatemala? Unlike Antigua or Panajachel, you will not find many tourists here and have… Continue reading
Looking for a budget friendly hotel close to La Aurora International Airport? In & Out Hotel is a great option for you. When picking up my friend in the late evening from the… Continue reading
Are you traveling or moving to Guatemala? Do you know how much money you will need there to maintain your current standard of living? What do things cost in Guatemala? After spending five… Continue reading
San Lucas Tolimán is a small lakeside town around lake Atitlán, Guatemala. It is one of the less-visited towns around the lake, with a 90-95% Highland Maya population. The town offers a real… Continue reading
It has been eight months since I moved to Guatemala. I still remember when I arrived in this diverse country. By not preparing my trip and just traveling to Guatemala with an open-minded… Continue reading
What to do in Panajachel? Panajachel is in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. Panajachel (also called Pana or Gringotenango) is a small town on the North shore of Lake Atitlán and is one… Continue reading
Do you want to see a surreal sunrise in Guatemala from Indian Nose? Are you planning to go hiking around Guatemala? One of the more popular hikes around Guatemala is the hike to… Continue reading
Laguna Lachuá / Lake Lachuá is located in Lake Lachuá National Park (LLNP), in the tropical rainforest of the municipality of Cobán, in Guatemala. The park is covered in tropical rain forest and… Continue reading
Last weekend author Daphne celebrated Guatemala’s Independence Day in Panajachel! On 15 September 1821, Guatemala City proclaimed independence from Spain. Year after year, the independence is widely celebrated with prideful festivities and traditions.… Continue reading
Where and what are the Exumas you ask? They are a remote island chain in the Bahamas. The Bahamas are made up of over 600 islands and the Exumas make up around 360… Continue reading
