If you’re looking for the best hotel near Flores Guatemala, La Casona Del Lago is a great option. Located on in Santa Elena, Peten on the shores of lake Petén Itzá it has a fantastic view of the lake and the Flores island. Just a 10 minute walk from the historic center of the charming … Read more
Platanos en mole is one of my favorite Guatemalan desserts. This delicious recipe for sweet plantains in a velvety sweet mole sauce is a traditional Guatemalan dish you will surely fall in love with. A Taste of Home: Sharing My Childhood Favorite, Platános En Mole Growing up in Guatemala City, I have a lot of … Read more
This is an easy recipe for rosa de jamaica or agua de jamaica, a traditional drink from Guatemala. Made with dried hibiscus flowers, this bright red drink is popular throughout Latin America. It is a perfect fruity punch to enjoy on a hot summer day alongside other traditional Guatemalan foods. From Guatemala With Love: The … Read more
Hotel Villa Santa Catarina is an excellent option if you’re looking for one of the best hotels in Santa Catarina Palopó on the shores of lake Atitlán in Guatemala. My favorite thing about this great Atitlán hotel is its location only 10 minutes from Panajachel and steps from the Santa Catarina Palopó pier. Even though … Read more
There is a moment on almost every summit hike at Lake Atitlán when the scale of this place finally lands. You stop. The caldera opens below you, the lake impossibly blue, three volcanoes across the water, and for a second you feel not like someone looking at a landscape but like a small part of … Read more
These southwest ground beef zucchini boats are easy to make in under 30 minutes, ideal for any weeknight dinner recipe, or a low-carb option for your summer BBQs. They are so filling, stuffed with ground beef, black beans, corn, tomato, red onion, and taco seasoning. These zucchini boats are a nutritious lunch or dinner idea … Read more
This deliciously fresh recipe for Peruvian Ceviche is an easy summer appetizer full of bold flavors and a guaranteed hit at any summer BBQ or beach party! It is a simple and light summer recipe made with fresh fish and vegetables marinated in lime juice. If you have never tried ceviche, you are in for … Read more
How to stay healthy on vacation is something I’ve worried about more than once. When I’ve been eating clean, working out, and feeling good in my routine, the idea of taking a trip—especially one filled with restaurant meals, long travel days, and zero structure—can make me feel like I’m setting myself up to backslide. But … Read more
These delicious and easy low-carb Greek yogurt chicken salad lettuce wraps with mango are a lighter, healthier dinner option and have fewer carbs than regular chicken salad. They are a refreshing appetizer for your summer BBQ, a summer lunch option, or the ideal picnic party food. This keto-friendly chicken salad recipe uses Greek yogurt and … Read more
Topped with fresh fruit, this creamy Mexican chocolate flan is the ultimate chocolate dessert. This easy-to-make Mexican flan recipe is a popular custard dessert in Latin America, made with eggs and milk and covered with a light sweet syrup. Also known as crème caramel, this showstopper dessert will impress friends and family, perfect for Cinco … Read more
