When you arrive in Flores, you're basically as far north in Guatemala as you can be. The journey there is no joke, especially if you're coming from the southwestern parts of the country like Antigua. Most travelers only stay for a few days to visit Tikal before turning back around. But since I was … [Read more...] about How to Have the Perfect Day in Flores
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Semuc Champey: The Best Day Ever?
Semuc Champey has a reputation among backpackers in Central America. They share images of the crystal blue water. Some love it while others don't. It's a long drive up to Lanquín, the small town that is the gateway to the park, and then another bumpy ride in the back of a pickup truck. So is it … [Read more...] about Semuc Champey: The Best Day Ever?
Tikal By Night
A shuttle picked up my Canadian friends and me mid-afternoon. We'd been bullied into buying our tickets to Tikal from a friend of the bus driver on our 12-hour trip. I didn't want to be taken advantage of. But it had been a long day and the price seemed right. We were afraid we'd been robbed … [Read more...] about Tikal By Night
Antigua, Guatemala for Gringas
Flying into Guatemala City International Airport, I was one of many travelers making a beeline for shuttles to Antigua, bypassing the city entirely. I'd come back to explore later, but for now, my focus was on making my way to the most popular destination in the country. My sister was living … [Read more...] about Antigua, Guatemala for Gringas
Santa Cruz La Laguna for the Soul
"You are exactly where you're supposed to be" I mused as the boat docked at Santa Cruz La Laguna. I needed the tranquility found on the shores of Lake Atitlan after personal drama in Antigua. It had been a long bus ride followed by a boat ride to get there. But I'd made it. I'd booked my … [Read more...] about Santa Cruz La Laguna for the Soul