The Indian Nose hike is one of the most popular things to do while visiting Lake Atitlan, and it’s easy to see why. This area is also known as La Nariz del Indio in Spanish. The hike gets its name because it looks like a lying Indian with his face pointing upwards. The tallest part…
When I decided to visit Lake Atitlan, the San Pedro Volcano (Volcan San Pedro) hike was high on my list. I knew I was going to stay in the town of San Pedro, so why not hike the volcano that sits right next to it? I went on alltrails and looked at the information for…
It seems that every Volcano in Guatemala is different. They each have their own story and every hike is not the same. Pacaya Volcano is no different. When I heard about this hike and that I had a chance to walk next to lava, I instantly wanted to do this. Unfortunately, we weren’t that lucky….
If you haven’t heard about the famous volcanoes in Guatemala then you are missing out. Central America is famous for its abundance of volcanos and especially one in Guatemala named Volcan Acatenango. Why is this hike so special? Acatenango hike is special in its regard but the main reason it’s on everyone’s to-do list is…
If it isn’t already, Lake Atitlan needs to be on your bucket list of locations to visit. This lake is super unique in that it has multiple volcanos surrounding it. Want to do a sunrise hike to view those volcanoes? We did that. And more. There are so many amazing hikes to go on Lake…
If you are a big Lord of the Rings fan, you might already know about this extremely cool place right outside Antigua in Guatemala. Located up in the hills, only a 20-minute drive from downtown Antigua is Hobbitenango. This is a magical area that is one of the closest replicas of the Shire. If New…
If you ask anyone on the streets about where the most pyramids are in the world, they will almost always say Egypt. And for good reason, the Egyptian pyramids are breathtaking. Most people don’t realize this but the Western Hemisphere has more pyramids than the rest of the world combined. I’ve always heard about these…
El Paredon is an up-and-coming destination in Guatemala. This isn’t the normal beach destination that you will see in other areas around Central America. It is truly a quiet surf destination in an unlikely place. When we arrived here, it felt so remote, and that’s why I fell in love with this place. There aren’t…
One of the most underrated countries in Latin America has to be Guatemala. It is often overshadowed by its neighbor to the North, Mexico. Even though they are bordering countries, Guatemala and Mexico differ significantly from one another. 10 days in Guatemala isn’t a lot for this country, so I had to pack my itinerary….
If you are a beach lover and ever visit Guatemala, you must travel to one of the fastest-growing locations in the country in El Paredon. This is a black sand beach on the Pacific Coast of Guatemala that is famous for its waves and parties. If you already know you want to visit here and…