With hundreds of schools to choose from, I was overwhelmed with how to choose a Spanish school. I knew I wanted an immersion program, forcing me to practice round-the-clock so I was guaranteed to improve my skills. Beyond that, it was hard to narrow things down. After trying six different Spanish schools in Guatemala (and …
It’s hard to narrow down what made me love Antigua so much. There were volcano hikes, colonial architecture, and cheap Spanish classes. And there’s the food. So much of it, from traditional meals to street food to high-end entrees that would cost a fortune at home. Over the course of multiple visits, I’ve spent more …
I love Antigua but my enamoration stretches beyond city limits. Each time I return to the city, I’ve explored new corners of the area — there are a dozen surrounding communities that feel a world apart despite being exceptionally close. And, oddly enough, most of them are rarely explored by travelers. Apparently if a travel …
9 Easy and Wonderful Day Trips from Antigua, Guatemala Read More »
While most visitors spend just 2-3 days in this compact city, I’ve visited a few times, adding up to more than four weeks in the city. That’s given me lots of chances to try Antigua activities — most of which I’ve enjoyed! Since I was fortunate enough to explore the city thoroughly, here’s what I …
An Essential Resource of Things to Do in Antigua Guatemala Read More »
Imagine being woken up at 5:30 in the morning because a marching band is outside your window, the sound of cymbals and sousaphones clanging in your ear. Only three and a half hours earlier, I had been outside, painstakingly helping my neighbors prepare an intricately designed alfombra, or “carpet” for the street. It was Semana Santa — …
For years, hiking Pacaya Volcano was the #1 tour from Antigua. Nothing’s more fun than getting up close to molten lava, especially without the rules and restrictions that most other countries apply. But in Guatemala, you were free to poke the lava with a stick or count how long it takes for the soles of …
Hiking Pacaya Volcano is a Must-Do in Antigua Guatemala Read More »
In Antigua, it’s hard to forget that Guatemala is home to roughly 30 volcanoes. At times, you can even hear nearby Fuego’s eruptions, echoing through the city like a crack of thunder, almost beckoning you to come closer and check it out. To get closer, you have to hike Acatenango volcano: a strenuous trek with tremendous …
