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2 Weeks In Guatemala Itinerary

Marek Bron — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:14:17 +0000

Guatemala is the perfect Latin American country to tackle if you’re looking for somewhere adventurous yet easy to travel, thanks to having a compact travel circuit that can fit well within 2 weeks. I’ve spent just over 5 weeks in Guatemala across two visits, but what I’ll describe here is a route that includes the ... Read more

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A Town-Hopping Guide To Lake Atitlan

Michael Gosman — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:10:38 +0000

If you’re going on a backpacking trip through Central America, then Lake Atitlan in Guatemala needs to be near the top of your must-visit list. Forget bar-hopping. Lake Atitlan is all about town-hopping. It’s rare to visit a place where you can hop on a boat, and in five minutes, be in a new town ... Read more

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7 Unique Things To Do In Antigua Guatemala

Michael Gosman — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:06:16 +0000

I had high expectations when I arrived in Antigua. The former capital city of Guatemala is a place that always evokes a positive response when it is brought up in conversations with other travellers. With this in mind, I presumed there would be hundreds of exciting things to do when I arrived. But after hiking ... Read more

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How To Visit Tikal, Guatemala (And Camp Overnight)

Michael Gosman — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:03:20 +0000

Travellers head to the island town of Flores in the north of Guatemala for one main reason: to visit Tikal National Park. Located just outside of Flores, Tikal is one of the largest Mayan archaeological sites in existence and is a highlight of any trip through Central America. The whole area is so impressive that ... Read more

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Backpacking Guatemala: Highlights, Route & Cost

Marek Bron — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 09:34:10 +0000

If you ask any of the backpackers who got the chance to explore Central America about their favorite destination, I’m sure many will say Guatemala! Backpacking in Guatemala is highly rewarding because it’s less crowded than, for example, tourist-filled Costa Rica. It also has a bit of everything: from dense jungles and shimmering lakes to ... Read more

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My Story Of Climbing Tajamulco, Guatemala’s Highest Peak

Marek Bron — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 01:24:00 +0000

On top of Central America's tallest mountain I had truly a peak experience.

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Semuc Champey: Incredible Adventures In Guatemala’s Jungle Paradise

Marek Bron — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 20:21:00 +0000

Swimming in azure pools and through dark caves with just a candle for light... I still speak of this magnificent place in hushed tones.

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