Tikal
Central America, Trips and Destinations

El Remate and Tikal – Palomino Horses, The Tallest Temple and Scary Noises

If you are even a little bit interested in Maya history, there is one place you cannot miss. The home of the Great Jaguar. The city, that in spite of thousands of tourists, who visit every day, still exudes incredible energy. A treasure, hidden under lush rainforest canopy – majestic Tikal. How to Get to… Continue reading El Remate and Tikal – Palomino Horses, The Tallest Temple and Scary Noises

Hotel Palomino Ranch
Accommodation Tips, Central America, Trips and Destinations

5 Recommended Hotels for a Road Trip Across Guatemala

This post was created to help you select hotels if you decide to do a road trip through Mexico, Guatemala and Belize, or simply drive a car across Guatemala. This country has so much to offer and it's definitely one of the coolest destinations, famous for magnificent nature, rich history, unique culture and (let's be… Continue reading 5 Recommended Hotels for a Road Trip Across Guatemala

Agua Caliente – Hot Waterfall Near Rio Dulce, Guatemala
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Agua Caliente – Hot Waterfall Near Rio Dulce, Guatemala

During our brief stay in Rio Dulce, we couldn’t miss one cool attraction the area has to offer. Only about 40 minutes away from town there is Agua Caliente - a hot waterfall. What is Agua Caliente Hot waterfall? I have seen many waterfalls, both large and small, the ones you admire from a distance… Continue reading Agua Caliente – Hot Waterfall Near Rio Dulce, Guatemala

Finding boater's paradise at Rio Dulce Guatemala
Central America, Sailing Destinations, Trips and Destinations

Finding Sailors’ Paradise at Rio Dulce, Guatemala

When our engine broke at Dry Tortugas, and we changed our plans about sailing Elysia to Rio Dulce, Guatemala, we still had a thought in mind to visit it at least by land! And so we did, during our road trip through Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. Having arrived to the Sweet River, it felt almost weird… Continue reading Finding Sailors’ Paradise at Rio Dulce, Guatemala

Antigua, Guatemala
Central America, Trips and Destinations

What Is Special About Antigua, Guatemala

Fun Fact: they call Antigua the Disneyland of Guatemala. Why is that, do you think? Is it because the town is so beautiful and landscaped, that it doesn’t seem real? Or because there are so many tourists everywhere? Or maybe because if you are lucky, you get a chance to witness a church procession that… Continue reading What Is Special About Antigua, Guatemala

Lake Atitlan Guatemala
Central America, Trips and Destinations

Maya Villages at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, Where Traditions Are Still Alive

A beautiful deep water lake surrounded by three volcanoes – it really does exist! Once you cross the border into Guatemala, make sure you have enough daylight to reach Lake Atitlan, because the approaches are extremely narrow, winding and dangerous. If you feel you’d rather be safe than sorry, stay for the night in the town with a cool name of Huehuetenango.

Restaurants in Playa del Carmen not on 5th Avenue
Central America, Eating and Drinking, Trips and Destinations

5 Best Restaurants in Playa del Carmen That Are NOT on 5th Avenue

No matter how long you are staying in Playa del Carmen, you will undoubtedly eat on 5th Avenue, the pedestrian street, The Strip. But once you are tired of tourist crowds and overpriced menus, you might want to venture a bit off the beaten path and find restaurants that are NOT on 5th Avenue. The… Continue reading 5 Best Restaurants in Playa del Carmen That Are NOT on 5th Avenue

Sumidero Canyon Chiapas Mexico
Central America, Trips and Destinations

Sumidero Canyon: The Beautiful and The Ugly

One of the most impressive natural wonders of Mexico is located in Chiapas, about 40 miles from San Cristobal de las Casas. It is the magnificent Canyon de Sumidero.  The Canyon was formed by cracks in the crust of the earth about 35 million years ago (pretty much the same time as the Grand Canyon!).… Continue reading Sumidero Canyon: The Beautiful and The Ugly