Category: Guatemala
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12 Photos to Inspire you to go to Guatemala!
Below are photos taken by ME to inspire your next adventure to Guatemala! This country is full of culture, volcanos, and never runs short on stunning scenery. If these pictures inspire you, learn more about what to see and do in Guatemala HERE Finca Paraiso Rio Dulce, Guatemala Local Ferry Lago Atitlan, Guatemala San Pedro…
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Rio Dulce Travel Guide
Rio Dulce is not a very popular destination for most travelers and is definitely an optional stop in Guatemala. However, if you have extra time and are willing to get off the beaten path a little bit, it can be quite a fun area to explore. It is a national park popular for sailers and…
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Semuc Champey Travel Guide
Semuc Champey is a natural monument in central Guatemala and is an absolutely breathtaking site to see. With a variety of activities to pick and choose from it’s definitely worth the journey! How to get to Semuc Champey You will need to take a shuttle to Semuc Champey from wherever you are in Guatemala. Your…
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Spend a Night on a Volcano in Guatemala!
Well, TECHNICALLY, you spend the night on an inactive volcano, but you hike up and watch the sunset on a fully active volcano! This is my guide to the Volcan Acatenango experience – a bucket list item for anyone staying in Antigua, Guatemala. How to book Acatenango: This is such an easy tour to book…
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How to Village Hop Around Lake Atitlan
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala is known as the deepest lake in Central America and was formed by a supervolcanic eruption 84,000 years ago. The lake is situated in the Sierra Madre mountain range and is still home to many Guatemalans who keep ancient Mayan traditions alive. Lake Atitlan is surrounded by various villages that each have…
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The Ultimate Guatemala Bucket List!
Visiting Guatemala and don’t even know where to begin planning? Below is the ULTIMATE bucket list to make the most of your time in Guate! 1. Stay the night on Volcan Acatenango 2. Wander the colorful streets of Antigua 3. Catch a boat across Lake Atitlan 4. Explore the Mayan ruins of Tikal 5. Roast…
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Things to do in Antigua
Antigua, Guatemala was a colonial city founded by Spanish conquistadores in 1543, who originally named it Santiago de los Caballeros. Today the city is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and a stunning place to visit. Hike some Volcanos! Antigua is surrounded by volcanos, several of which are so big you can see them from anywhere…
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