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Guatemala 🇬🇹: Everything You Need to Know
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items I spent 3 weeks in Guatemala in 2024 and think everyone needs to visit this special country. Guatemala is rich in culture, boasts beautiful scenery, offers adventurous activities, and serves delicious food. Most of my time was spent in Antigua and La...
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Antigua
Lake Atitlan
Antigua
Colonial town with beautiful scenery, volcanoes in the background and many day trips!
Goregous hostel that feels like a hotel! The comfiest beds, a sauna, plenty of space to relax and free breakfast!
Casi Casa Hostel
If you're up for an adventure, you need to do the Acatenango Volcano hike! This is an overnight volcano hike up Acatenango. You will sleep on Acatenango and can see Volcan Fuego erupting throughout the day and night (beautiful). In the morning, wake ...
Acatenango Volcano Hike
Day hike to Pacaya Volcano (quicker and easier than Acatenango). On the hike, you can roast marshmallows from the steam coming out of the volcano!
Pacaya Volcano Trek
Delicious food and interesting desgin with not a lot of seating, so make sure to get there early!
Por Que No? Resturant
If you're in the mood for ramen, Kombu is the place to go!
Kombu Ramen Shop
My suggested route is landing at Guatemala City airport, then heading to Antigua, then Lake Atitlan. These shuttles are safe and pretty comfortable. This journey is about 1-2 hours long, depending on traffic.
Guatemala Airport to Antigua Transfers
A short, but fun class to learn about the chocolate making process. Very interactive and you get to make your own chocolate bar!
Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Antigua
Does anyone else enjoy trying McDonalds in new countries? This is by far one of the most beautiful McDonalds I've ever ate at! Volcano views from the beautiful courtyard! Def try the potato wedges.
McDonalds
You must eat here! Delicious and afforable food with freshly made tortillas sold out front.
Rinconcito Antigüeño
Lake Atitlan
Lake Atitlan has many small and unique towns to explore and discover.
My favourite week of my trip to Guatemala was learning Spanish at the Lake Atitlan Spanish School. You can choose to do classes from 4-6 hours per day. There is an option to stay with a local family during your classes (I def recommend this!) The sch...
Lake Atitlan Spanish School
One of the best places to eat in San Pedro! Their shawarma is delicious.
Pita Sabij, San Pedro La Laguna
A great spot to eat and study after Spanish class! Nothing beats the views over the lake.
Sababa Restaurant, San Pedro La Laguna
To get from Antigua to Lake Atitlan, you need to take a shuttle. The ride is about 3 hours long, but can be windy!
Shared shuttle - between Antigua and Panajachel, Lake Atitlan
This hike is a MUST DO when at Lake Atitlan. Some of the hike has a steep climb, but all the views are worth it at the top. You get hot chocolate and bread while waiting for the sun to rise. In the back, you can watch Volcan Fuego erupting in Antigua...
Sunrise Hike Tour on Indian's Nose Mountain
I didn't stay here, but I wish I had the chance to spend a night here! I've heard nothing but good things. If you do not want to spend the night here, you can purchase a day pass.
Hotel La Casa del Mundo