20 Authentic things to do in San Juan La Laguna
San Juan La Laguna is one of the smaller villages around Lake Atitlán, Guatemala and is a great day-trip destination. Here are 20 amazing things you absolutely must do in San Juan La Laguna.
Backstrap Weaving Class with Maya Traditions Foundation in Guatemala
In December, I reserved a backstrap weaving class with Maya Traditions Foundation, a nonprofit social enterprise that aims to empower women artisans, their families, and their communities through Fair Trade and Social Programs that help to rescue,…
Travel guide San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala
San Juan La Laguna is one of the smaller villages around Lake Atitlán, Guatemala and is a great day-trip destination from Panajachel or San Pedro. It is one of the less-visited towns around the lake, offering a…
Exploring Tecpán: a visit to the Iximche Mayan Ruins and Bonanza La Ponderosa
About two hours away from Guatemala City, you can find the Iximche Mayan Ruins, a small Mayan archaeological site in Tecpán. The well-preserved ruins are the closest Mayan ruins to lake Atitlán and really worth a visit.
A daytrip to Tulum and Xel-Ha – Mexico
My first experience with Mexico was in the first week of October this year, where I spent a week in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo. I absolutely fell in love with the country! The beaches and sea…