New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day in Guatemala: How It’s Really Celebrated
If you’re going to start a new year somewhere unfamiliar, Guatemala is a surprisingly good place to do it. New Year’s Eve in Guatemala doesn’t feel staged....
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Guatemala Christmas Traditions: How to Celebrate the Holidays Around Lake Atitlán
Discover authentic Guatemala Christmas traditions, festive markets, Mayan ceremonies, and lo...
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Beyond Mexico: How Guatemala Celebrates the Day of the Dead
Discover how Guatemala’s Día de los Muertos blends Mayan spirituality, family traditions,...
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A Snowstorm, Soaked Clothes, and Near Hypothermia on the Acatenango Volcano Hike: The Experience I’ll Never Forget
My honest guide to Acatenango volcano weather, safety, and what to bring — after a snowsto...
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The Most Unique Cultural Tour in Lake Atitlán? A Mayan Fire Ceremony in a Sacred Cave
A digital nomad’s firsthand story of Guatemala’s most unforgettable spiritual ritual By...
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Santa Cruz La Laguna Stole My Heart: A Slower, Wilder Side of Lake Atitlán
Why Santa Cruz is the off-the-beaten-path destination you didn’t know you needed By Rebec...
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I Thought Group Tours Weren’t for Me—Then I Joined One in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
How one small-group adventure made me rethink Guatemala group tours forever. By Rebecca Moy...