Unfortunately the town of Copán Ruinas didn’t live up to my expectation. I was under the impression that it was a worthy town in its own right to visit, however on arrival I found it to be like many other towns built around a tourist attraction; pleasant but boring. Quite a small place, everything is … More Copán Ruinas
Antigua Guatemala (or Antigua for short) had a really rough start. Within three years after it was first founded in 1524, it was destroyed by a fire (started by an uprising from the indigenous population) and re-established, only to be buried in an earthquake and avalanche in 1541. Third time lucky, it was moved to … More 3 reasons Antigua is a must see in Guatemala
In the south of Guatemala is the picturesque, volcano ringed Lake Atitlan (or Lago de Atitlán in Spanish) which is a must see when visiting the country (we spent four weeks here!). Surrounding the lake are small villages, each with their own personalities. Depending on what you’re into will probably determine where you will stay, however … More The Ins and Outs of Lake Atitlan
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