How to Spend 10 Days in Guatemala

Guatemala was the fourth of five countries I visited during my Central America backpacking trip, I trip I'd been manifesting since last summer. I quit my job last July and decided to take what I coined an "adult gap year",…

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24 Hours in Flores, Guatemala

Our third and final stop in Guatemala was in the far north of the country on the little island of Flores, the base for which to visit the famous Mayan ruins of Tikal. Guatemala was the fourth country of my…

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How to Visit the Tikal Mayan Ruins in Guatemala

Our third and final stop in Guatemala was in the far north of the country on the little island of Flores, the base for which to visit the famous Mayan ruins of Tikal. → Check out my guide on how to…

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A Guide to Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

Our second stop in Guatemala was spent at Lake Atitlán, the deepest lake in Central America. Guatemala was the fourth country of my Central America backpacking trip. I had started with my partner in Panama, the easternmost point of the…

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Mirador Kaqasiiwaan Hike at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

One of the best things we did while visiting Lake Atitlán, the deepest lake in Central America, was hiking up to the Mirador Kaqasiiwaan as it gave us a fabulous view overlooking the whole lake, surrounded by incredible volcanoes and with…

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A Complete Guide to Antigua, Guatemala

It was time to head to the fourth country of my Central America backpacking trip! I started with my partner in Panama, the easternmost point of the trip, before traveling by bus across Costa Rica. We finished our portion together…

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Acatenango and Fuego Volcano Hike in Antigua, Guatemala

One of the main reasons many people come to Antigua in Guatemala is as a base to hike the incredible volcanoes of the region. While there are a number of volcanoes around Antigua, by far the most famous and popular…

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Visiting the Convento de Santa Clara in Antigua, Guatemala

We spent three days nights exploring Antigua, our first stop in Guatemala, wandering the colourful cobblestoned streets, eating yummy food, finding the best viewpoints in the city and exploring museums. → Check out my complete guide to visiting Antigua! My mission…

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How to Spend 10 Days in Nicaragua

Nicaragua was the third of five countries I visited during my Central America backpacking trip, I trip I'd been manifesting since last summer. I quit my job last July and decided to take what I coined an "adult gap year",…

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A Complete Guide to Granada, Nicaragua

Our third and final stop in Nicaragua was the beautiful city of Granada - probably our favourite stop in the country. Nicaragua was the third country of our Central America backpacking trip, having started in the easternmost country of Panama before…

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Dining at The Garden Cafe in Granada, Nicaragua

We spent three nights exploring Granada on the shores of Lake Nicaragua, our favourite spot while visiting the country. Our days were spent wandering the colourful streets, finding the best viewpoints, eating delicious food and exploring. → Check out my complete…

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A Complete Guide to León, Nicaragua

Our second stop of our time in Nicaragua was the gorgeous colonial city of León, the furthest north we would go in the country. Nicaragua was the third country of our Central America backpacking trip, having started in the easternmost country…

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