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The San Pedro volcano sunrise hike was ANOTHER spectacular volcano hike in Guatemala. We ended up shoving three volcano hikes in 6 days while in the country (see Roasting Marshmallows on Pacaya Volcano and the Acatenango Overnight Hike), but hiking up San Pedro in the …
One of the best ways to experience Lake Atitlan and the stunning lakeside volcanos is to get out on the water. If you’re exploring the small towns surrounding the lake, you’ll likely take a water taxi (lancha), but another fun water activity is to go …
There are three ways to get around the Lake Atitlan towns. Water taxis (known as lanchas) are the quickest and easiest way for people to get from town to town on Lake Atitlan. Then you can also reach some of the towns by car on …
Guatemala weaving is next level. It is not only alive and well, but is also a major source of income for families and women in particular. Before going, I wanted to do a weaving class that was hands-on and not simply informative. The problem was …
The Acatenango Volcano Hike in Guatemala has got to be one of the most well-known volcano hikes in the country and for good reason. During this overnight hike, you will be able to watch the Fuego Volcano erupt at a relatively close range while having …
While in Guatemala, I got to experience what every one has seen, but little see in real life: Lava! Yes, you can hike your way up a volcano to see flowing lava. The idea of it almost sounds as crazy as the fact that there …
Though I’ve done it before in Peru and Costa Rica, I jumped at the chance to do another coffee plantation tour in Guatemala. I was particularly excited because every time I see pounds of coffee at the grocery store or the origins at Starbucks, Guatemala …
Not as often as I when I was a kid or teenager, but I still eat chocolate. I know you’ve heard of it. But do you know what the cacao plant looks like or what the beans taste like? Definitely not like chocolate. We decided …
Back in the 16th and 17th centuries, Antigua was the capital of Guatemala. After a devastating earthquake in 1773, the government decided to move the capital to Guatemala City. Since then, UNESCO designated Antigua as a World Heritage Site and must preserve its colonial features. …
The Tikal Ruins in Guatemala are massive Mayan structures that reach above the treeline in the Peten jungle. When we found out they are 2 hours from the Belize border and saw the pictures…. I knew a trip needed to happen. Although close by, most …
Belize is a small country with plenty to do for an entire week. However, when planning my Belize adventure, I couldn’t resist exploring the Tikal Ruins in Guatemala. Also, it was much less expensive to fly out of Cancun than Belize City. This kind of …