Mayan ceremonies in Guatemala are not a travel trend. They are the living spiritual heartbeat of my country; traditions that have survived colonial suppression, forced conversion, and five centuries of outside pressure, and are still practiced today by communities across the highlands, the lake shores, the cloud forests, and the jungles of Petén. I am … Read more
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 products, places, and services I have personally used or vetted. Planning 10 days in Guatemala and not sure how to make every day count? … Read more
If you are looking for the best family hotel near Tikal Guatemala that gives you a real jungle experience, incredible wildlife on the property, 15 kilometers of trails you can walk or bike, a beautiful pool, and comfortable spacious rooms, all within 45 minutes of Tikal National Park, Hotel Villa Maya is the answer. I have … Read more
If you are looking for an affordable boutique hotel in Antigua Guatemala that is genuinely beautiful, has free parking, and does not feel like every other hotel in the city, Villa Colonial is the one I would tell you to book. I am Guatemalan, I grew up visiting Antigua, and I have stayed at a lot of hotels here … Read more
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 products, places, and services I have personally used or vetted. Planning 7 days in Guatemala and tired of seeing the same recycled itinerary everywhere … 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
