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Guatemala
Guatemala is an incredible travel destination, not only because you will see colourful towns, historic Maya ruins and the deepest lake in Central America, but also because you can hike to an active volcano and see eruptions with lava super close! It’s surprising that so many people don’t know much about Guatemala, because it has so much to offer.
“Lake Atitlan”
“Lake Atitlan”
The most popular places to visit in Guatemala are Antigua and Lake Atitlan. Antigua is a small colonial town, close to Guatemala City and famous for its surrounding volcanoes. It’s the starting point of the Acatenango and the Pacaya hike. On the Acatenango hike you can see volcano Fuego, which is active and erupts every 10 minutes. If there is one thing you should do in Guatemala, it’s this hike.
But that’s not the only reason why you should travel to Guatemala. You will not only be able to explore colourful towns and hike volcanoes, you can also swim in Central America’s deepest lake, go surfing at the coast and hike to ancient Maya ruins in the jungle. Guatemala is a country of contrasts and a destination you will never forget.
“Acatenango volcano”
“Acatenango volcano”
Things to see and do in Guatemala
Explore Antigua
Do the 2-day Acatenango hike
Hike up to volcano Pacaya
Visit Hobbitenango in Antigua
Spend a few days at Lake Atitlan
Join a cacao ceremony
Hike up to the Indian Nose (at Lake Atitlan)
Go surfing in El Paredon
Visit Tikal National Park
Explore Semuc Champey
Wander through Chichicastenango Market
Experience the Holy Week in Antigua
Guatemala Travel Guides
Below you will find different blog posts about Guatemala. The best time of the year to visit Guatemala is from November to April, because it’s the dry season. If you have any questions about traveling in Guatemala, don’t hesitate to send me an email! I answer every email I get.
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12 Best Things to Do in Antigua, Guatemala
Most people travel to Antigua, Guatemala because it’s the closest town to two popular hikes: Acatenango and Pacaya. Guatemala City
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2-Day Acatenango Hike – All You Need to Know
The Acatenango is a volcano, close to Antigua in Guatemala. On this hike you are able to see huge eruptions
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Complete Lake Atitlan Travel Guide – Everything you Need to Know
Atitlan is a big lake in Guatemala that people often compare with lake Como in Italy. It is surrounded by
“Antigua”
“Antigua”
Useful travel tips
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Always have cash
Guatemala is not as developed as other countries in Central America and in many cases you can't pay by card. Especially when you're traveling to remote places, you should always have some Quetzales in your pocket.
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Tap water is not drinkable
You should always use bottled water for drinking and if you're using tap water for cooking, make sure it has boiled for at least a few minutes. You should also be mindful where you're swimming at Lake Atitlan, because the water quality.
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Be cautious with personal belongings
Guatemala is not a dangerous country, but you should still be careful with your belongings. Especially Guatemala City is known for pick pocketing and if you're traveling at crowded places you should always keep an eye on your belongings.
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Avoid volcano Atitlan
Multiple people have warned me about doing the hike up to volcano Atitlan. It is the only hike in Guatemala that is not save. Good news is that you can still go up to the Indian Nose at Lake Atitlan and see a breathtaking sunrise.
Basic Spanish
Like I always say, knowing how to say simple things like “Hello”, “Thank you” and “Delicious” can open doors and hearts. People will really appreciate it if you just try to say a few Spanish words, because it shows your interest in their culture.
Typical words & phrases
Hola — Hello
Buenos días — Good morning
Buenas tardes — Good afternoon
Buenas noches — Good evening / Good night
¿Cómo te llamas? — What’s your name?
Me llamo — My name is
(Yo) tengo … años — I am … years old.
(Yo) soy de — I come from…
¿Cómo estás? / ¿Qué tal? — How are you?
Bien, gracias — Good, thank you
Muy bien — Very well
¿Y tú? — And you?
¡Gracias! — Thank you!
¡Muchas gracias! — Thank you very much!
¡Perdon! — Excuse me
Por favor — Please
Lo siento — I’m sorry
Uno — one
Dos — two
Tres — three
Quatro — four
Cinco — five
Seis — six
Siete — seven
Ocho — eight
Nueve — nine
Diez — ten
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November 25, 2023
