Guatemala is a beautiful and diverse country full of amazing things to see and do at a reasonable cost. Browse through some experiences and ideas to help you explore this great country.

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Zephyr Lodge Guatemala - The Good, The Bad and The Infinity Pool
Zephyr Lodge Guatemala - The Good, The Bad and The Infinity Pool

When I was in Guatemala I heard about Zephyr Lodge long before I learned about Semuc Champey, the natural pools located deep in the Guatemalan jungle. Reviews are mixed on this place, through word-of-mouth and also online but my temporary travel companions at the time were insistent on staying there so I decided to give it a try.

A Day Trip To Semuc Champey
A Day Trip To Semuc Champey

If you’re up for a 6 hour bumpy ride into the middle of the Guatemalan jungle then I would suggest staying in Lanquin for 2 or 3 days, relaxing poolside at Zephyr Lodge and doing a day trip to Semuc Champey. The highlight of my time in Lanquin was visiting the Kam’ba cave system during the Semuc Champey day trip and putting on my Indiana Jones hat for a couple of hours. It was so much fun and months later I have not been able to stop talking about.

Indian's Nose - Lake Atitlan
Indian's Nose - Lake Atitlan

The Indian’s Nose viewpoint sits at at 2,863 meters looking over the pueblos of San Pedro, Santa Clara and San Marcos. Its name comes from the fact the profile of the mountain looks like a sleeping Indian with the viewpoint as its nose. The hike is 1.5 to 2 hours of a very steep climb. Definietly worth it though!

Tikal - A Photo Essay
Tikal - A Photo Essay

A gallery of images from Tikal, one of the Mayan Cities in Guatemala dated over 1000 years ago during the Classic Period. I was lucky enough to spot monkeys and also witness the sunset from one of the tallest pyramids.

Travel Guide to Quirigua, Guatemala
Travel Guide to Quirigua, Guatemala

The ruins at Quirigua are smaller than some of the better known ruins in the region, like Copan in Honduras and Tikal in Guatemala but still worth at least a couple of hours as stop over if you’re heading between the Rio Dulce/ Livingston area and Antigua or Guatemala City. 

Why You Should Give Livingston A Chance
Why You Should Give Livingston A Chance

Livingston is a small town with several places to explore, including the Siete Altares. The best part for me was just wandering around town, chatting to the local people and experiencing life in this very different part of Guatemala.