Tikal. The very name conjures up images of majestic, ancient pyramids surrounded by lush green jungle. The ruins of Tikal are some of the most iconic, most visited of all the Mayan ruins. There’s a reason these magnificent stone structures are on nearly everybody’s Guatemalan bucket list. Tikal will always hold a special place in […]
Tikal: Wandering Through the Mists of Guatemala’s Most Iconic Mayan Temples Read Post »
When it comes to Mayan ruins, Tikal and Chichén Itza are usually the first that come to mind. They’re great, and you should go there, too. But there’s another set of equally impressive ancient Mayan buildings tucked away in a corner of Honduras: the magnificent ruins of Copán. The pyramids here might not be as
Copán Ruinas: Visiting Mayan Ruins and More in Honduras Read Post »
There’s a magical place nestled up in the Guatemalan highlands: an azure lake, surrounded by volcanoes and towering cliffs. In 1934, Aldous Huxley called it “too much of a good thing.” Today that beauty has attracted a marauding horde of tourists, ranging from drunken Israeli frat boys to German hippies who’ve swallowed one acid tab
Diving into Lago Atitlán: Travel to Guatemala’s Most Beautiful Lake Read Post »
Is Guatemala City worth visiting? Even though I’ve been there, I’m still not sure I can answer that question. Guatemala City definitely has a bad reputation. The city conjures up images of ugly, sprawling slums, streets crammed with traffic and shirtless gangsters with gold teeth and face tattoos loitering on every corner. These are exaggerations,
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What do you want when you travel? Do you want highland treks along the slopes of smoldering volcanoes? Do you want to wander cobblestone streets, drinking coffee in front of grand colonial edifices? How about scaling ancient ruins to peer above humid jungle canopy? What about witnessing the modern traditions of the descendants of the
Go to Guatemala: A Travel Guide Without the Tourist Traps Read Post »
