Tikal Guatemala: My Sunrise Tour, Temples and Travel Tips

Tikal Guatemala: My Sunrise Tour, Temples and Travel Tips

Tikal Guatemala was one of the biggest highlights of my trip. The Maya ruins are hidden deep in the jungle of Petén, where huge temples rise above the trees and monkeys and tropical birds are part of the experience. I joined a Tikal sunrise tour from Flores and...
Guatemala Travel Itinerary: My Route, Stops and Travel Tips

Guatemala Travel Itinerary: My Route, Stops and Travel Tips

A good Guatemala travel itinerary gives you enough time for Antigua, Lake Atitlán, Semuc Champey, Río Dulce, Livingston and Flores with Tikal. Add El Paredón if you want beach time in Guatemala, or combine Guatemala with Belize and make a larger circle through Central...
Guatemala Travel Tips: My Practical Advice Before You Go

Guatemala Travel Tips: My Practical Advice Before You Go

Good preparation makes traveling around Guatemala much easier. Check the entry requirements and health advice before you go, make sure you have access to cash and mobile data and allow enough time for travel days. These Guatemala travel tips are based on my own...
Flores Guatemala: My Favorite Places, Hotels and Lake Tips

Flores Guatemala: My Favorite Places, Hotels and Lake Tips

I loved Flores. Flores Guatemala is a small island town in the north of the country, surrounded by Lake Petén Itzá. The lake gives the whole place a relaxed feeling, with small hotels, restaurants and rooftop terraces where you can watch the sunset. Walk El Malecón...