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Guatemalan Holiday (Itineraries)
If you’re travelling to Guatemala, skip the rainy season which runs from May to September. Since most of the regions (even the coastal areas) are hot throughout the year. Bring with you lightweight...Read full tip...
Morerias and the Day of the Dead in Guatemala (Itineraries)
Aside from the promising sights, you can also enjoy garish festivities for the Day of the Dead in which Guatemalans celebrate the lives of their dead relatives. There is also the feast of San Miguel Arcangel...Read full tip...
Espresso or Nepresso? (Food)
Nespresso? Organic green coffee? You read it right. If you wish to taste the best coffee in Guatemala, head to Coban which is the capital of Alta Verapaz or to Antiqua. Both of the two cities are...Read full tip...
Boat Trips and Fishing in Guatemalan Coast (Itineraries)
Other than getting around by foot to Guatemala, why not head for a boat trip ride along Rio Dulce where you can have the sheer chance of seeing the precipitous cliffs and dense foliage of Amatique Bay...Read full tip...
Of Ponchos, Ceremics and other Knick Knacks (Shopping)
Complete your visit in Guatemala by bringing home anything from the ceramics of Jocotenango or the hand woven textiles of San Antonio Aguascalientes. If you’re a fan of jewelry, you can drop by...Read full tip...
Antigua's spectacular Easter and Carpet Festival (Itineraries)
Early April is a great time to be in Guatemala as this is the time when Antigua celebrates the most elaborate Holy Week Festival in the Americas: The Easter and Carpet Feast. During the feast, thousands...Read full tip...
Quetzal-watching, hiking and waterfalls at Biotop (Itineraries)
For those wanting to see the nature reserve exclusive to Guatemala's national bird, quetzal, go to Biotopo del Quetzal (Biotopo Mario Dary Rivera Reserve). The park is one of the very few remaining natural...Read full tip...