Guatemala Travel Blog

  • Your Ultimate Guatemala Travel Guide for 2025

    Your Ultimate Guatemala Travel Guide for 2025

    Welcome to your Guatemala Travel Guide for 2025! Guatemala offers a vibrant mix of culture, history, and natural beauty. You’ll find ancient Mayan ruins, lush rainforests, and charming colonial towns. Planning your trip for 2025 is crucial. New attractions and improved infrastructure make it an ideal time to visit. You might wonder, “Is It Safe to…

  • Learn Spanish in Antigua Guatemala

    Learn Spanish in Antigua Guatemala

    Learn Spanish in Antigua Guatemala: A Language Immersion Paradise Antigua, Guatemala, is one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world and a top choice for those wanting to learn Spanish in an immersive environment. With its well-preserved colonial architecture, vibrant culture, and numerous Spanish language schools, Antigua offers a perfect backdrop for…

  • Quetzaltenango Travel Guide: Explore Guatemala’s Hidden Gem

    Quetzaltenango Travel Guide: Explore Guatemala’s Hidden Gem

    Most travelers to Guatemala are familiar with Guatemala City and Antigua, but many overlook the vibrant city of Quetzaltenango. Known as Xela (pronounced “shay-lah”), this charming city offers rich cultural experiences, stunning natural beauty, and a perfect base for exploring the Western Highlands. In this Quetzaltenango Travel Guide, we’ll show you why this city…

  • Climb an Active Volcano: Volcán Pacaya

    Climb an Active Volcano: Volcán Pacaya

    Pacaya Volcano Travel Guide: Exploring Guatemala’s Most Active Volcano If you’ve ever dreamed of hiking an active volcano, Guatemala’s **Pacaya Volcano** is a must-visit. As one of Central America’s most active and accessible volcanoes, Pacaya offers an unforgettable experience for travelers. Whether you’re coming from Guatemala City or Antigua, this iconic volcano is only…

  • Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala: A Must-See Religious and Cultural Tradition

    Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala: A Must-See Religious and Cultural Tradition

    Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala: A Cultural Celebration Guide   Semana Santa, or “Holy Week,” is a significant event across Central America. But the celebrations in Antigua Guatemala, are the most vibrant and unique. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Antigua combines colonial charm with deep-rooted Catholic traditions. During Semana Santa, visitors can enjoy incredible processions,…

  • Exciting Adventure in Guatemala

    Exciting Adventure in Guatemala

    Adventure in Guatemala: Ancient Ruins, Volcano Hikes, and More Are you looking for a thrilling adventure in Guatemala? This incredible country is packed with opportunities for every type of explorer. From ancient Mayan ruins to active volcanoes, Guatemala offers a mix of natural beauty and cultural wonders, making it one of the best destinations…

  • Family Travel in Guatemala

    Family Travel in Guatemala

    Family Travel in Guatemala, Top Destinations for Unforgettable Memories Are you looking to create memorable family travel experiences? Guatemala offers unique adventures perfect for families. Each destination offers safe, kid-friendly activities that everyone can enjoy. From ancient ruins to lively cultural hubs and scenic natural wonders, Guatemala has everything you need for an exciting…

  • A Big Day story in Guatemala (Guatemala, April 27th, 2013)

    A Big Day story in Guatemala (Guatemala, April 27th, 2013)

    By L Story from the first National Big Day birding activity A young man named John Cahill started a Facebook group to share his passion for bird observation. This was the first known bird enthusiast observation group in the country. Ti and active friends joined. Other enthusiasm was in the group. We share pictures,…

  • Colombia and Guatemala birding

    Colombia and Guatemala birding

    Colombia and Guatemala Birding by L (Travel review from birdwatching day with Mrs. Patricia and Mr. Victor Restrepo, Yaxhá, February 22nd, 2013) I wrote a travel review about my experiences during the archaeology, nature, birding, and jungle tours at La Selva Maya. There is an essential condition in this review: this is not a…

  • Long-tailed green-bird flying over Nakum

    Long-tailed green-bird flying over Nakum

    by L (Note from the travel from Drs. Gert Sdouz and Manfred Käfinger to Nakum, with our drivers Pedro Cardona and Edwin Gonzalez on Thursday, March 7th, 2013, pictures by Pedro Cardona and Edwin Gonzalez ) Nakum is a Mayan city relatively close (10 miles north) to Yaxhá, an archeological site. This is a…