La Mansion Hotel Boutique & Restaurante - Booking.com
Cheaper option in Guatemala City
Tequila Sunrise Hostel - Guatemala - Booking.com
Travel Essentials
what to bring
Mini fan so good for hikes and walking also 99% of the hotels don't have a/c I legit used it 24-7 lol
Gaiatop 3-in-1 Portable Handheld Fan Pink
Portable fan for your hotel room 100000% essential especially if you are from a state or country that has AC. It gets hot there and fans and AC are rare
Warmco D3 Portable 7-Inch Travel Fan 10000mAh
Bug bands if you are visiting Tikal, Rio Dulce, or Semu Chempy 1000% necessary are lots of bugs lol
BuggyBands Mosquito Repellent Bracelets, 2 Pack
used these in rio dulce and they worked great! Mosquitos in some parts or guate can carry malaria according to the CDC again not a dr I wouldn't stress just make sure you have repellent
NATPAT BuzzPatch Mosquito Patches - 48 Pack
Used these also for mosquito bites and they worked super well
Moskinto Mosquito Itch Relief Patches, 24 Ct
Loved this for hiking acentago as the weather changes
Gacaky Women's Lightweight Sun Protection Jacket
This was the best thing I brought it rains there through the day and it's so freaking easy to hang this on your book bag
Another option for the rain it's so small and easy to pack and has great coverage
Seniny Mini Portable Travel Umbrella with Case
If you plan on doing any of the hikes you 10000% need a 15L hiking bag for day hikes I loved this bc it folded up so well into this tiny holder for my larger backpack
My friend use this one on our volcano hikes it's a little bit bigger
35L Foldable Waterproof Outdoor Backpack
You NEED to wear hiking shoes not normal tennis shoes I bought these and they are super light weight and I didnt slip at all.
NORTIV 8 Women's Lightweight Hiking Shoes
If you plan on doing waterfalls bring water shoes I used these they are super light weight
WateLves Water Shoes for Swim Beach Aqua Socks
I wore these shoes the entire time I was in Guatemala they felt stylish and went with everything but also were water resistant and comfortable to walk around in all day
Project Cloud Platform Sandals Women 2026
I am obsessed with this set it was the best purchase I made for Guatemala I got 3 I also wear it All the time here in the states too to workout in
I am OBSESSED with with these the perfect pants for this trip I literally bought 7 versions lol
Womens Baggy Wide Leg Casual Workout Pants
Hiking lamp good for Indian nose and acentago bc you hike in the dark
WORKPRO COB Keychain Rechargeable Flashlight
I liked this bc it was easy to carry around and hang on my bag
Nefeeko 26oz Collapsible Silicone Water Bottle
Portable co2 detector always makes me feel safer idk why but I think I saw a story about people dying of co2 poisoning on tik tok lol so I was i need this but I def had more peace of mind
Kidde CO Detector, AA Battery, 85 dB Alarm
You legit see the most unbelievable sights
AKASO EK7000 4K30FPS 20MP WiFi Action Cam
I cannot be more serious when I say you need to travel with a backpacking backpack NOT a suitcase. You will not be able to survive Guatemala with a suitcase your bag will go on crazy rides and boats and it is not suitable for a suitcase this is the o...
Bseash 60L Waterproof Hiking Backpack with Rain Cover
Things to Do
where to go
MUST do hike Acatenango
From Antigua: Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano
unreal sunrise includes pickup from a hotel!!
San Pedro La Laguna: Indian Nose Sunrise Hike
Hot springs!!!
Hot Spring and relaxing tour to Fuentes Georginas
Support the local weavers and get a tour of how the locals live and make products it is so worth it and wholesome and means so much more when you understand what is going on. I will never forget meeting the female weaver and her stories. (Lake Atitla...
Authentic Mayan Village Sightseeing Tour of San Juan la Laguna
Absolutely reccommend studying spanish at this school in San Pedro Lake Atitilan Mateo and his team are absolutely amazing and its so beautiful!
Casa Rosario Spanish School (@casarosariospanishschool) • Instagram profile
Hike Pacaya + Roast Marshmellows at the Top
Antigua: Marshmallows Roasting at Pacaya Volcano 6-hour Tour
Los Siete Altares - Livingston MUST DO in livingston take a tuktuk and ask for them to drive you to los sietes they will drop you off at a bridge you then walk up the shore to this house where the locals will let you in
Seven Altars - All You SHOULD Know Before Going 2026 (with Reviews)
Tikal Park- Must Do!
From Flores: Tikal Guided Tour with Transportation
Biggest Market in Guate it is really like really huge and busy having a guide makes the experience easier
Chichicastenango Markets
Horseback Riding I did the sunset tour
Horseback Riding Tour in San Pedro La Laguna
Coffee Tour! Guatemalan coffee is amazing and it's really cool to see how they roast and prep it
Coffee, Chocolate and Textile Tour in Lake Atitlan
Cook Mayan Food!! Mayan culture is so ingrained into the cuisine here and the women are so incredibly nice and eager to teach you about their culture and food
Mayan Cooking Class from Panajachel
Cliff Jumping in San Marcos fair warning San Marcos should be in the white lotus it gives major hippie vibes when you walk off the dock you will see- the town itself wasnt for me but the people are so nice and this place is BEAUTIFUL
Jumping off a cliff into the deep water of the lake! - Review of Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve, San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala - Tripadvisor
Okay to BFFR I stayed here overnight and don't recommend. But you can get a day pass for like $50 usd to check it out. Def make reservations in advance for the hot tub
Hotel Y Café La Casa del Mundo – Santa Cruz La Laguna, Guatemala
Access to volcan San Pedro and zip lining
▷Canopy San Pedro La Laguna Lago Atitlan
Beautiful mirador (view point? In English) overlooking lake atitlan
Mirador Plaza Maravilla, un nuevo destino colorido a orillas del Lago de Atitlán
Bike through Antigua there's so much history there it's so nice to actually know what the buldings are and the history
Old bike with local flavor
Loved this walking tour if you are solo traveling this is a great way to meet people
Antigua Guatemala: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
Beautiful ruins! I'm not really usually into like stuff like this but genuinely this was my favorite part it is so freaking beautiful
Convento de las Capuchinas, Antigua
All day tour of semuc champey the rivers and the jungle and the caves. It is huge and easy to get lost and no cell service so going with a guide is a must tbh
From Lanquin: Semuc Champey Park and Kanba Cave Guided Tour
Must do !!!! In el paredón seeing the mangroves and the wildlife was really magic
El Paredón: Mangrove Boat Tour with Optional Fishing
Sea turtles! You can see them hatch 🥺
El Paredón: Sea Turtle and Salt Farm Tour
The prettiest beach in Guatemala you have to boat there!!
Playa Blanca Tour, Izabal, Guatemala | Tiqy
Black sand beaches and boat tours if you're into nature
BIOTOPO MONTERRICO-HAWAII - Qué SABER antes de ir (2026)
The most beautiful mirador I've seen in my life I would recommend having a driver for this especially if you go for sunset bc the roads can be a little sus
MIRADOR JUAN DIEGUEZ OLAVERRI (Huehuetenango) - Qué SABER antes de ir
Connect with the locals to make cute little dolls. Genuinely spend as much time with the locals as you can they are so kind and just want to show you how they live and want to learn from you too. It's truly so important to meet people from other cult...
Antigua: Mayan Doll-Making Workshop with a Local Family
Mayan museum not really a museum girlie myself but if you're into it check it out
Museo Miraflores
Really upscale part of Guatemala City with shopping food etc it's really beautiful too and incredibly safe
Cayalá - Un lugar para vivir
If you're a fan of the hobbit lol I didn't go bc it's not my thing but my driver Israel raved about it like it was his favorite thing to talk about taking tourist too
Antigua: Hobbitenango Eco-Park & Cerro de la Cruz Tour
I honestly LOVED Guatemala City I toured zona 10 zona 14 and zona 16 obviously with any city there are parts you should and should not go but i had an amazing experience if you're solo traveling it's a great way to make friends
Guatemala City: Walking Tour
Beautiful palace the palacio en guate city it's very Spanish influenced If you've been to Spain you'll recognize the architecture
Palacio Nacional de la Cultura
Normally not a mall person lol but this mall is so cute and huge like has a skating rink movie theatre elite rooftop dining any store you would think of it's like 7 stories lol
Oakland Place
Upscale shopping center in guate city amazing shopping and food options that are more unique
Inicio - Fontabella
go here it's unbelievable beach/ eco area in Flores ! Just google the name of it :)
PLAYA EL CHECHENAL un PARAISO en PETÉN #flores
I wasn't able to do this but I heard AMAZING things
From Flores: El Pucte Blue Crater Private Day Tour
I went kayaking and paddle boarding on the lake in Flores with them. The lake is super clean and honestly one of my favorite days
Kayaks en Flores - All You SHOULD Know Before Going 2026 (with Reviews)
This was so much fun!! Google Jorge's rope swing for the address and hours it's so fun
Jorge's Rope Swing Hangout In Flores, Guatemala - Journey Era
The fabrics and textiles here make the most authentic gifts it doesn't seem like the normal tourist trap I got so many things here and I'm like super picky about anything I get that's souvenir like
Traditional textiles, handicrafts and souvenir market in Antigua ...
Transport
How to get around!
Israel drove me all around Guatemala as a solo travler he does airport pick ups and also plans events and tours and goes on hikes with you! I felt totally safe and this guy really is the best! He is fluent in english and spanish! If you want an intro...
Private Trips GT on TikTok
Comida y Bebida
Where to eat and drink :) none of this is sponsored or income producing these are places I genuinely enjoyed!
Eat here!! It is the best little local spot pre set menu that changes based on what the cook has
Comedor Atitlán | San Marcos La Laguna
Cute coffee shop in guate
Coffee District Guatemala: Fresh Beans, Global Roasts & Local Flavor in Guatemala City
Vegan food in guate city
Moonrise Comida Vegana | Comida saludable
This food is SO GOOD
Mercado 24 - Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala on OpenTable
Tasting menu restaurant in guate city amazing food
Restaurante Flor de Lis, cocina inspirada en la cultura de Guatemala
Guate city bar
UMAI social club Guatemala Ciudad de Guatemala - Ciudad de Guatemala
The cutest cafe with flowers
Cafe Mimi 🌿☕ (@cafemimigt) • Instagram profile
Shopping center in a international area
Inicio 2026 - Saúl E. Mendez Guatemala
Bar and food in Guatemala City
Dfunk Bar – Creative Cocktails & Modern Vibes at DFunk Bar
