Easy Rosca de Reyes bollos

Our Favorite Dia De Reyes Traditions

El Dia de Reyes or Three Kings Day traditions are an important part of our holiday celebrations.  For a lot of people the Christmas season is over. Many families are taking the tree down to be turned into mulch (or simply puting it back in the box) and scaling their roofs to (carefully) remove all … Read more

Easy Rosca de Reyes bollos

Easy Rosca De Reyes Buns

Christmas is behind us, but we are still waiting for one of our favorite holidays at our home: El Día de Los Reyes Magos, or Three Kings Day. Children receive gifts from the Three Magi on this day, and families get together and eat Rosca de Reyes. Rosca de Reyes or Roscón de Reyes is … Read more

Feeding giraffes at Auto Safari Chapin in Guatemala

Getting Close to Nature at Auto Safari Chapín in Guatemala

Located in Escuintla and just a one-and-a-half-hour drive from Guatemala City or Antigua Guatemala, Auto Safari Chapin is a great day trip for families and animal lovers. Whether you are visiting or living there, Auto Safari is one of the best things to do in Guatemala with kids. Things to do In Guatemala For Animal … Read more

Zompopos de Mayo Guatemala

Must Try Bizarre And Unique Foods In Guatemala

The strange foods in Guatemala are not strange to me. Cow’s tongue in recado was Tuesday dinner growing up. Zompopos de Mayo roasted with butter and salt were a May treat my kids still ask about. Patin, the fermented fish from Lake Atitlán that smells like the lake floor and tastes like nothing else on … Read more

Ixcanul

Ixcanul: A Mystical Journey Into Guatemala’s Mayan Culture

Ixcanul is Guatemalan director Jairo Bustamante’s first feature film which delivers thought provoking and moving performances as it tells a passionate story that touches political and social issues in a very subtle and elegant way. More than a movie it feels like stepping into the the lives of two Mayan women, mother and daughter, who share … Read more

Church at San Antonio Palopo

San Antonio Palopó: A Mayan Village with Unique Pottery

If you’re looking for an authentic experience and something unique to do in Lake Atitlan visiting the small town of San Antonio Palopó is a great option. Perched on the mountainside of  in Guatemala, San Antonio Palopó is a small town that has remained relatively unspoiled. Unlike Panajachel, you will not find many tourists in … Read more

The best recipe of Guatemalan enchiladas

Traditional Guatemalan Enchiladas or Jardineras Recipe

Guatemalan enchiladas or jardineras are a traditional Guatemalan dish. This fairly easy Guatemalan recipe is one of my favorite Guatemalan dishes. Made with flavorful ground beef and piled high with veggies is one of my favorite authentic Guatemalan foods. What are Guatemalan enchiladas? Enchiladas are one of the most popular Guatemalan foods. They are a … Read more

View from master bedroom at Villas B'alam Ya in lake Atitlan Guatemala

Villas B’alam Ya: Luxurious Lodging On The Shores of Lake Atitlán

Providing awe-inspiring views of one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, Villas B’alam Ya Lodging offers luxurious accommodations on the shores of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. Nested on the mountainside of Atitlán Lake among luscious tropical vegetation, the four villas provide a private and tranquil getaway. Villas B’alam Ya is the ideal place … Read more