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Guatemala
Lake Atitlán
A crater lake surrounded by 12 villages, each with its own distinct character. After 5 weeks, we only scratched the surface.
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The Best Way to Spend 3 Days in Antigua Guatemala
A 3-day Antigua Guatemala itinerary from Carly: cafes, ruins and convents, the Pacaya volcano hike, rooftop views of Fuego, and dinner at Itzam.
The Best Way to Spend 3 Days at Lake Atitlán
Day by day at Lake Atitlán
Best Things to Do & Eat in Antigua Guatemala
Where to eat, drink, and explore in Antigua Guatemala, by category: ruins and convents with entry costs, Pacaya, Cerro de la Cruz, cafes, Itzam, and rooftop bars.
Best Things to Do at Lake Atitlán: A Complete Guide
What's actually worth your time, village by village
Best Villages at Lake Atitlán
Village by village, where we'd actually stay
How to Get to and Around Lake Atitlán
Lanchas, tuktuks, and the lake's own clock
Is Antigua Guatemala Worth Visiting?
Carly's honest take on Antigua's ruins, cafes, volcano views, and who should stay or skip.
Is Lake Atitlán Worth Visiting? Our Honest Take After a Month There
Our honest verdict after a month at the lake
Pacaya Hike near Antigua Guatemala Review: Is It Actually Worth It?
Carly's honest review of the Pacaya volcano hike near Antigua Guatemala as a self-described slow hiker, with what it costs, how to book, and whether it's worth it.
The Viral Spanish School in Lake Atitlán: My Honest Review
It went viral for a reason. Whether it’s the right school for you depends on what you came to learn. Here’s what a week there was actually like.
What to Eat at Lake Atitlán
Comedores, cafes, and the meal you should try to have
Where to Stay at Lake Atitlán: What We'd Book Next Time
Where to sleep at Lake Atitlán, from budget to splurge.