Lake Atitlán is located in the highlands of Guatemala, 3 hours northeast of Antigua in the country’s Sierre Madre mountain range. It’s a stunning body of water surrounded by lush green mountains, and volcanoes, dotted with small, picturesque towns. A unique location with clear waters, an abundance of activities, and charming local culture, Atitlán is a…
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Visiting the Liquor-Drinking, Chain-Smoking, Patron Saint: Maximón
Maximón, also known as San Simón, is a unique Mayan deity, folk saint, and religious icon. He’s a blend of Catholicism, Mayan ancestral worship, and local folklore, represented in various forms by the Maya people in the Western highlands of Guatemala. Many towns, villages, and cities in Guatemala have a resident Maximón figure depicted by…
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Our Pick For The Best Spanish School in Guatemala
If you want to learn how to speak Spanish, Guatemala is one of the best places in the world to help you reach your language goals. Whether you’re a beginner, brushing up on previous skills, or have dreams of becoming fluent, learning a language can greatly enhance your travel experience. Learning a language will make…
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One Year Later
For an update on this post, check out Two Years Later One year ago, we spent the last of 400 days of travel by treating ourselves to a Hilton Hotel and a steak dinner. What awaited me back home was totally unknown, and wasn’t even contemplated in my head. Travel had taught, or forced me,…
