Wondering about mosquitos in Cancun and other regions of Mexico? Get tips on avoiding mosquitos with dengue, chikungunya and zika virus.
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Our food and travel guides are packed with insider travel tips from living in and exploring Guatemala for more than 30 years.
Our guides will help you experience the best of Guatemala from exploring the archeological site of Tikal to climbing steaming volcanoes and other amazing things to do in Guatemala
Guatemala not only has Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, but it’s also home to beautiful Lake Atitlan near the Maya towns of Panajachel, Solola, Chichicastenango and San Pedro La Laguna.
The UNESCO Heritage Site of Antigua is filled with open-air markets bursting with tropical produce, well-preserved colonial architecture, Spanish-language schools and a wide range of restaurants serving traditional Guatemalan cuisine.
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Wondering about mosquitos in Cancun and other regions of Mexico? Get tips on avoiding mosquitos with dengue, chikungunya and zika virus.
Mosquitos in Cancun? 14 Easy Ways to Protect YourselfRead More
Posted , Updated September 20, 2023 // by Michele Peterson 1 Comment
From flying giant kites to eating enormous salads, Day of the Dead in Guatemala is a colourful affair. Here are the main things to do during DÃÂa de Todos los Santos in Guatemala.
Posted , Updated November 22, 2023 // by Michele Peterson 4 Comments
Discover the very best Guatemalan food including famous Mayan dishes like kak-ik, pepian, tamales and jocón in this guide to popular cuisine.
Guatemalan Food: The Best Traditional Dishes to TryRead More
Posted , Updated April 25, 2022 // by Michele Peterson 15 Comments
Discover the most important traditions and customs of Guatemala during one of these annual celebrations.
25 Guatemalan Festivals and Celebrations for Your Bucket ListRead More
Posted , Updated February 13, 2023 // by Michele Peterson 10 Comments
A guide to the best tours, hotels, foods to eat and things to do in Panajachel on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
A Complete Guide to Best Things to Do in Panajachel, GuatemalaRead More
Posted , Updated July 11, 2022 // by Michele Peterson 3 Comments
Learn why Antigua is the most popular city to learn Spanish in Guatemala.
Essential Guide to Studying Spanish in Antigua GuatemalaRead More
Posted , Updated November 18, 2023 // by Michele Peterson 5 Comments
Our picks for top excursions, day trips and tours to enjoy when visiting Guatemala
Posted , Updated December 10, 2019 // by Michele Peterson 1 Comment
A popular spot to visit during Semana Santa, the natural bathing pools at Pasabien Guatemala are featured in the song “Soy de Zacapa”
Discover the Natural Pools at Balneario Pasabien in GuatemalaRead More
Posted , Updated September 6, 2022 // by Michele Peterson
Guatemala is a beautiful country. Avoid problems with these travel safety tips
Is Guatemala Safe? 25 Tips for Safe Travel in GuatemalaRead More