If you want to experience the Guatemalan jungle in a relaxed and magical setting, Las Lagunas boutique hotel is the ideal choice. It is 15 minutes away from the Santa Elena airport and the Island of Flores and 45 minutes from the Mayan ruins of Tikal. Las Lagunas is the ultimate jungle getaway! Las Lagunas, … Read more
Looking for a Spanish School in Guatemala? Away from the flocks of tourists, studying Spanish in Flores, Peten not only gives you a more authentic experience but puts you close to some of the most beautiful Mayan ruins in the world! If you want to learn Spanish Guatemala is one of the best places to … Read more
This recipe for Guatemalan tapado is sure to become one of your favorite comfort foods. Guatemala’s Tapado seafood soup is a legacy of history and an explosion of flavor. This Guatemalan traditional dish is filled with Caribbean and Garifuna flavor combining seafood and tropical flavors like coconut and plantain. Food is a wonderful thing, it … Read more
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
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
