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El Paredón Guatemala is a small surf town on the Pacific coast known for black sand beaches, beginner-to-intermediate waves, and one of the most social backpacker scenes in Central America. This guide breaks down what El Paredón is actually like — including surfing, hostels, nightlife, costs, and how it fits into your Guatemala itinerary. I […]

Lake Atitlán Travel Guide: What to Expect Lake Atitlán is one of the most popular destinations in Guatemala — but after spending 10 days here, it didn’t fully live up to the expectations I’d built up beforehand. That’s not to say it’s disappointing — far from it. It just wasn’t quite the “wow” destination I’d

Semuc Champey is one of the most famous natural attractions in Guatemala, known for its bright turquoise limestone pools hidden deep in the jungle of Alta Verapaz. Travellers visit Semuc Champey to swim in the terraced pools, hike to the famous mirador viewpoint and explore nearby jungle adventures like cave tours, rope swings and tubing.

If you’re planning a trip to Guatemala, chances are you’ll pass through Flores, Guatemala. This small island town in Lake Petén Itzá is the main gateway to Tikal National Park, home to one of the most spectacular ancient cities of the Mayan world. Most people come to Flores for one reason: to visit the legendary

Antigua Guatemala is one of the most visited destinations in Central America — and for many travellers, it’s the natural starting point for exploring the country. If you’re planning a trip and wondering about the best things to do in Antigua, how many days to stay, what it costs, and whether it’s actually worth visiting,

There are hikes that look good on Instagram. And then there are hikes that make you question your life choices halfway up a volcanic slope while someone behind you mutters,“We could’ve been at the beach… having a cocktail.” That was day one of the Acatenango hike. By that evening, watching lava explode into the night sky

Planning a trip to Guatemala usually means looking at the same core route—Antigua, Lake Atitlán, Acatenango hike, Flores and Tikal, Semuc Champey, El Paredón. And that’s not a bad thing.Guatemala isn’t an overly saturated tourist trail like parts of Southeast Asia. It’s established enough that travelling here is relatively easy, but still feels like you’re

Belize is probably the most unique country on any trip through Central America. Whilst other countries carry a strong Spanish influence, Belize only gained its full independence from the UK in 1981. For this reason, their primary language is English, and they carry a strong Caribbean culture. They pride themselves on ‘going slow’ and living

Naturally, most backpacking trips through Central America, like mine, start in the south of Mexico in Cancun. Cancun has a huge international airport with many long-haul pathways to Europe, and so it is a very easy and cheap airport to fly to and from. However, while this is where I landed, I only spent one

Tenerife truly has everything a destination needs to be a top-tier solo travel destination, and yet I couldn’t help but feel a little let down by my trip overall. The island has incredible scenery and national parks, various adventure activities and is pretty affordable. While there are several reasons to put backpackers off from specific