Río Dulce, Guatemala is one of the best places to add to a Guatemala itinerary if you want jungle, river canyons, hot springs, Maya ruins, Caribbean culture, and a completely different side of the country from Antigua, Lake Atitlán, or Tikal. This Río Dulce travel guide covers the best things to do in Río Dulce, … Read more
Located just minutes from the city of Santa Elena and the island of Flores in Guatemala, Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel is the perfect place to stay when visiting the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal in Guatemala. Set in the rainforest, on the shores of a small lagoon, and surrounded by hundreds of acres of a … Read more
Guatemala City gets a bad reputation as a place to rush through on the way to Antigua. Most travel guides barely give it a paragraph. But if you are traveling with kids, the city deserves at least a day or two because it has more family-friendly options than almost anywhere else in the country, concentrated … Read more
If you haven’t walked along dramatic and beautiful black sand beaches in Guatemala, you are missing out on a magical experience! Some of the best beaches in Guatemala are on its Pacific coasts, places of deep chill, and stunning wilderness. Guatemala’s beaches are full of palm trees to relax with an icy beverage on hand. … Read more
As a Guatemalan living in the United States I find myself always trying to find ways to maintain our culture alive at home. We celebrate Guatemalan holidays, cook Guatemalan food and stay in touch with our family in Guatemala. I also love to share with my children stories about my adventures as a child and … Read more
Looking for the best restaurants in Guatemala City? This local guide covers exactly where to eat in Guatemala City, from award-winning fine dining restaurants and traditional Guatemalan cuisine to neighborhood favorites, specialty coffee shops, and unforgettable food experiences. Whether you’re visiting for a day or planning a longer stay, these are the Guatemala City restaurants … Read more
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
Thanks to the partnership I have with Delta Air Lines on this post, I am sharing my trip back home. As a Latina living in the United States I miss my country and my parents. It’s hard living away from family and friends and although our home is now in Florida I’ve never stopped missing … Read more
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
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
