Guatemala Travel Guide

Getting from Guatemala City to Antigua

Cristina — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:00:27 +0000

Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala and although there aren’t many things to do here, it’s the transportation hub of the country and the gateway for international flights. Antigua Guatemala, commonly known just as “Antigua”, was the colonial Spanish capital of Central America. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of [...]

Getting from Guatemala City to Tikal

Cristina — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:57:22 +0000

Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala and all the country’s highways start from here. Tikal is a large archeological site. During the Classic Period it was one of the most important Mayan cities. Due to its remoteness and jungle setting, Tikal is one of the most popular Mayan sites to visit. Flores is the [...]

The Santa Maria Volcano

Katie Hammel — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:20:11 +0000

Volcanoes are among the most interesting and feared natural wonders in the world. While their lava shows and raw power are what makes them so beautiful and intriguing, they are also what make volcanoes so dangerous. Lava flows can destroy entire towns and ash eruptions can kill people and livestock, damage homes, and affect an [...]

Exploring the Markets in Latin America

Cristina — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:10:33 +0000

Whether I head to a large city such as Budapest, Vienna or London, or to a smaller, hidden location, such as the medieval town of Sighisoara, I always ask around to find where the local market is located. Why? Because shopping at markets is one of the things I love to do while traveling, helping [...]

Study Spanish in Guatemala

Cristina — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:22:38 +0000

I’ve always loved to learn new languages. And over the years I’ve realized that speaking the language with the natives is an excellent way to learn more. But even better is to start studying a language in the country where it’s spoken. Traveling for this purpose can be quite expensive but language study on a [...]

Exchanging Money in Guatemala

Daved Brosche — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:09:06 +0000

Unfortunately, changing money isn’t as easy as it is in many other Central American countries. In fact, it is border line troublesome. Trying to exchange any type of currency other than the US dollar is a hard thing to do outside of the international airports. Even trying to exchange currency from nearby countries can prove [...]

Buses in Guatemala

Roger — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:40:20 +0000

If you are a budget traveler or just a tourist looking for the quint essential Guatemalan experience, the “chicken buses” are what you are looking for. I wouldn’t even go so far as to say you have to look for them, they are quite hard to miss. These lavishly painted and often decorated buses can [...]

Staying Safe in Guatemala

Roger — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:06:00 +0000

While Guatemala has a higher crime rate than some of the other countries in Central America, many tourists travel here every year without any problems. Staying safe in Guatemala is an easy thing to do if you follow a few simple rules and keep your wits about you. If you have traveled safely in other [...]

Chiminos Island Lodge

Roger — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:01:44 +0000

One of the most popular eco lodges in all of Guatemala, has to be the Chiminos Island Lodge. The Chiminos Island Lodge is located about six and a half hours from Guatemala City, but most people come here from the nearby city of Flores. From Flores, is only about a one hour drive to Chiminos [...]

Backpackers Budget Guide

Roger — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:10:10 +0000

Guatemala has been gaining popularity by hardcore backpackers for some time now. Maybe it is the overly friendly people, the countries beautiful landscapes, or the abundance of history. I would guess though, that it has more to do with how far you can make your budget stretch here. While many places in Central America are [...]