Planning 7 days in Guatemala and tired of seeing the same recycled itinerary everywhere you look? This is the Guatemala 7 day itinerary you actually need — one that goes beyond the obvious stops, tells you honestly what to skip, and gives you the hidden gems, unique stays and real experiences that most visitors never … Read more
If you are traveling to Guatemala in February or March 2026, you are arriving during one of the most culturally and spiritually rich times of the year, and most visitors have no idea. Everyone plans for Semana Santa. But Cuaresma, the 40-day Lenten season that begins on Ash Wednesday February 18 and runs through March … Read more
If you are planning Holy Week in Guatemala and trying to decide where to go, Semana Santa at Lake Atitlán offers something that no other destination in the country can match: twelve indigenous villages, each with its own Holy Week traditions, spread around one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. While most travelers … Read more
Maximón is Guatemala’s most mysterious and misunderstood spiritual figure, and possibly the most fascinating thing you will encounter in the entire country. He is a wooden deity who sits in a smoke-filled room accepting offerings of cigars and liquor, and he will grant petitions that no Catholic saint would touch. Want revenge on someone who … Read more
This guide is a complete, day-by-day account of Holy Week in Santiago Atitlán, what happens, when it happens, what you need to know to experience Semana Santa in Santiago Atitlán in the best way, and how to understand what you are seeing. If you are planning Holy Week in Guatemala and wondering whether … Read more
If you’re looking for one of the most unique experiences in Guatemala for nature and adventure lovers, rappelling in Guatemala at Finca El Barretal is it. This is the kind of exciting, once in a lifetime experience that makes travel unforgettable. El Barretal is a Guatemalan hidden gem. It is not touristy, and it is … Read more
I’ve been traveling with my family for as long as I can remember. Some of my earliest travel memories are chaotic, sticky-fingered, suitcase-exploding, toddler-meltdown-filled trips. And I say that with love, because that’s what family travel really looks like. It’s messy, imperfect, and still magical if you plan it right. Why Finding the Right Vacation … Read more
Lake Atitlán is one of Guatemala’s most striking destinations, and understanding how Lake Atitlán boat services work is essential to experiencing it fully, especially when traveling between villages. While roads exist, boats are the most practical, scenic, and time-efficient way to move between villages. Getting from one village to another is part of the experience, … Read more
Over the past few years, many families, mine included, have started looking more seriously at the possibility of relocating. As a Latina immigrant, a remote worker, and a mom of neurodiverse kids, I’ve felt the growing instability in the United States more personally each year. Between the political climate, the fear my LGBTQ+ kids experience, … Read more
Updated for 2025 New York City is an incredible place to visit with kids, but when you only have a weekend in Manhattan with kids, it can feel overwhelming to decide what’s actually worth your time. There is so much to see and do that it’s easy to overplan, and end up with exhausted kids … Read more
