Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz 
Planning Day of the Dead in Mexico City in 2026? This guide goes beyond a list of dates to help you choose the celebrations worth your time, from the Gran Desfile and Catrina procession to La Llorona in Xochimilco, alebrijes, food festivals and meaningful ofrenda experiences.
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Tucked into pine forest outside Tecpán, El Espinero feels like a different country entirely. Here’s my honest take on staying at this working farm cabin.
Principito’s Universe near San Juan La Laguna offers private lakefront villas with kitchens, jacuzzis, gardens and easy access to one of Lake Atitlán’s most interesting towns.
Some places are beautiful, and some places make you stop in your tracks. During our two nights at Reserva Patrocinio, I walked through the forest at dawn with tears in my eyes, watched Santiaguito erupt beneath Santa María, searched for frogs and armadillos after dark, and ate breakfast surrounded by birds with volcanoes rising beyond the trees. It was one of the most magical nature stays I have experienced in Guatemala.
Disclosure: Our four-night stay at Orilla Casas en Ati was hosted by the property. As always, all opinions and recommendations are my own. This article also contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. I knew Orilla Casas en Ati was going to be different almost as … Read more
Chuitinamit, also known as Chiya’, is a little-visited Tz’utujil Maya archaeological site across the bay from Santiago Atitlán. Reached only by boat and a 45-minute hike, it combines ancient stone carvings, archaeological remains and some of the most striking views on Lake Atitlán.
Casa Realeza Antigua Guatemala is a beautiful colonial boutique hotel in the heart of Antigua’s historic center, directly across from the iconic yellow-and-white La Merced Church and just a short walk from the Santa Catalina Arch, Parque Central, restaurants, cafés, and many of the city’s most famous landmarks. I stayed here with my two kids, … Read more
Panajachel has more restaurants than any other town at Lake Atitlán, and plenty coast on location. These are the Pana restaurants I would send friends and family to, from breakfast and Guatemalan food to lake-view dinners, coffee, and street food.
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you book or buy something through one of my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and services I have personally used or vetted. This guide to the traditional foods of Sololá is about what people eat around … Read more
