GUATEMALA

Guatemala is a stunning land of active volcanoes, warm and welcoming people, simple pleasures, and traditional cities that took us by surprise. We landed there for a mission opportunity in February of 2021, and we ended up staying for well over a month. The Spanish Colonial city of Antigua is not only one of our favorite cities in Central America, but in the world! Guatemala is a great vacation destination for families on a budget, adventure seekers, and couples looking for a budget-friendly romantic getaway.

Sunrise on Volcano Acatenango Guatemala
Volcano de Fuego Guatemala
Semuch Champey, Guatemala
A person with a walking stick and backpack hiking on a dirt trail through a hilly landscape with colorful wildflowers and green bushes, mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A woman stands inside an old, abandoned building with a high, open ceiling that reveals a metal framework and a partially damaged dome. The interior walls are aged and weathered with arches and columns, and the floor is made of dark bricks.
A woman jumping with arms wide open on a white wall, with a cityscape and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A smiling woman wearing a pink apron stands behind a wooden table with Mexican food dishes, including rice, tamales, a bowl of stew, and a salad. She has arms outstretched and is in a cozy kitchen decorated with American and Mexican-themed items.
A couple holding hands and gazing at a scenic landscape with mountains, trees, and a cloudy sky.
A couple holding hands and walking in front of an ancient, partially ruined stone and brick building with arched doorways and windows, under a clear sky with some clouds.
A stone pathway with stairs ascending through lush green foliage toward a wooden cabin on a hillside, surrounded by trees and rocks.
A yellow archway with a clock tower on top in a historic town street, people walking, and cars parked along cobblestone road, with a mountain visible in the distance.
A hilltop with a large cross monument overlooking a city, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
A man is holding a woman in a hiking trail with rocks and surrounded by dense green forest, with the woman reaching toward a tree branch.
Ruined ancient structure with detailed carvings and columns reaching up to the sky, viewed from below through a barred entrance.
A historic church with detailed white facade behind green plants with orange flowers, where the sky is partly cloudy.
Two men in a jungle, one with red face paint, the other wearing a blue cap, appear to be having a conversation or confrontation.

Highlights:

Antigua City,

exploring Lake Atitlán,

Semuc Champey National Park,

Overnight Acatenango hike

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Highlights: Antigua City, exploring Lake Atitlán, Semuc Champey National Park, Overnight Acatenango hike 〰️

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