Guatemala is a special place. Torn apart by civil war from 1960 to 1996, Guatemala is slowly recovering and is now becoming a must-visit destination in Central America. Backpacking in Guatemala will reward you with incredible scenery and natural wonders, from volcanoes to limestone pools and huge lakes, strong indigenous cultures and colourful clothes, delicious […]
Guatemala is a special place. Nowhere else has the same magical combination of breath-taking scenery, natural wonders and rich indigenous culture. Going backpacking in Guatemala is an adventure that will stay with you forever. However, it is underrated compared to neighbouring Mexico, as are the majority of Central American countries which are often overlooked in […]
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Mar
Mar
Guatemala is one of the most underrated countries I’ve ever been to. It is a beautiful country with extraordinary natural wonders and man-made structures that will blow your mind. To help inspire you to visit Guatemala or to help you plan your trip, I’ve picked out the best things to do in Guatemala so you […]
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Aug
Aug
Guatemala is a special place. Torn apart by civil war from 1960 to 1996, Guatemala is slowly recovering, and is now becoming a must-visit destination in Central America. Backpacking in Guatemala will reward you with incredible scenery and natural wonders, from volcanoes to limestone pools and huge lakes, strong indigenous cultures and colourful clothes, delicious […]
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Jun
Jun
I met Roman in Antigua Guatemala, when I was there last year. I had asked him to write this article about the Acatenango hike before the fatal eruption of Fuego volcano in Guatemala on June 3rd 2018. I thought long and hard about whether to publish it at all after so many people lost their […]
