Guatemala Travel Stories

Nov 2, 2023 • 7 min read

What do you need to know before you visit Guatemala? Check our top tips, including information on vaccines, what to pack and how to dress.

Oct 27, 2023 • 7 min read

Explore the wild and beautiful landscape of Guatemala in places a bus can't get to. These are our favorite 6 road trips in this Central American gem.

Oct 18, 2023 • 7 min read

Guatemala welcomes teeny travelers with open arms and warm smiles, but there are some challenges when visiting with kids. Here's how to handle them.

Oct 10, 2023 • 8 min read

Guatemala is a dream destination for adventurers and a great place for cultural immersion. Here are the top things to do.

Oct 8, 2023 • 4 min read

Guatemala is becoming ever more popular with travelers and with good reason. Here's everything you need to know about visas before you go.

Oct 5, 2023 • 6 min read

Guatemala may be an inexpensive country to visit but that doesn't mean there aren't lots of ways to stretch your budget further. Here's how to do it!

Oct 11, 2022 • 7 min read

Sharing a rich Mayan culture with southern Mexico, Guatemala borrows many culinary influences from its neighbor to the north.

May 6, 2022 • 8 min read

At the alluring national parks of Guatemala, adventurers can explore ancient ruins, summit active volcanoes, spot glorious quetzal birds and more.

Apr 27, 2022 • 10 min read

Need some sun-and-sand therapy? From laid-back Caribbean spots to black-sand surfer heavens, here’s the lowdown on the best beaches in Guatemala.

Apr 24, 2022 • 10 min read

With its dramatic volcanic topography, Guatemala is a hiker's dream come true. From smoking volcanoes to emerald jungles, here are Guatemala's best hikes.

Apr 27, 2021 • 6 min read

In a number of countries, proving that you have received the vaccine will allow travelers to skip a quarantine period.

Oct 18, 2019 • 5 min read

Guatemala’s a very accessible, welcoming country and with a bit of planning and the right smarts, you’re in for an enchanting ride. Here’s Lonely Planet’s…

Nov 19, 2018 • 5 min read

Visiting the lost city of Guatemala's El Mirador takes time, planning and money, but the payoff for those who make the trek is sublime – a chance to see…

Nov 16, 2017 • 7 min read

Guatemala lives in technicolor. Everywhere you go, the vibrant indigos, reds, greens and yellows harken to a history that transcends time and remains very…

Sep 21, 2016 • 6 min read

If you’ve been to Guatemala, you’ve likely visited El Petén. Most travelers head straight to the northernmost department to witness Tikal, the legendary…

Dec 1, 2014 • 7 min read

A new three-day trekking route is giving local communities the chance to guide travellers deep into the Guatemalan jungle through the Maya Biosphere…

Nov 25, 2014 • 6 min read

If you’re heading to Guatemala, it's probably a given that you’ll be going to Lago de Atitlán. The lake’s captivated pretty much everybody who has set…