Where to stay in Guatemala, the country of lush jungle, Mayan temples, colonial towns and active volcanoes? This Central American country has some of the most unique places to stay, making your Guatemala trip an unforgettable experience. We camped on volcanoes, spent the night in lodges in
Maartje's enthusiasm and curiosity knows no bounds. She loves museums, nature, food, walking, architecture, history, animals. Writing and photography is a big passion and she has been writing about cooking, minimalism, food, hotspots and travel for many years. Above all, she has a special place in her heart for castles, royal jewels and ancient Egypt. Maartje gave up her job as a lawyer to bring more balance to her life: less work and more life. Besides to The Orange Backpack, she works as a legal entrepreneur.
The best places to stay in Antigua Guatemala include cozy hostels, beautiful luxury hotels and beautiful lodges in the hills around the city. As one of the most popular destinations in Guatemala, you have plenty of accommodation options to choose from. In addition to hotels, you can
Hippie village San Marcos La Laguna is the best village at Lake Atitlan in Guatemala to choose as your base while exploring the area. The lake is considered one of the most popular places to visit in Guatemala. As it is surrounded by many charming villages, each
Lake Atitlan is one of the most popular places to visit in Guatemala because of the clear blue lake, surrounded by volcanoes, mountains and charming villages. This beautiful landscape offers fun activities on the lake, unique and beautiful hotels and hostels, and great places to relax by
The best places to stay at Lake Atitlan in Guatemala include cozy hostels, beautiful luxury hotels and stunning resorts with a view over the lake. As one of the most popular destinations in Guatemala, you have plenty of options to choose from, the first question being which
The best things to do in Bogotá include historic streets, free world-class musea, stunning viewpoints, local street art and interesting guided tours. As Bogotá is usually the city where you’ll start your Colombia trip, we recommend staying there for a few days and exploring the city. The
The best places to stay in Flores and nearby Tikal include cozy hostels, beautiful luxury hotels and everything in between. As one of the most popular destinations in Guatemala, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to accommodations. You can spend your days
Visiting Tikal is probably on the bucketlist of every traveler in Guatemala. As the most famous Mayan sight in the world, Tikal is one of the most iconic places to visit in Guatemala. The misty atmosphere, the huge Mayan pyramids, the gigantic size of the national park,
The best places to visit in Guatemala include colonial villages, impressive Mayan temples, active volcanoes and deep blue lakes. Guatemala is a dream destination, combining lush green jungle with charming pastel-coloured towns. We explored both the well-known highlights of Guatemala and the hidden gems, while traveling around
Where to stay in Quetzaltenango, or Xela as the town is called by locals? The ultimate place to stay in Xela is the best boutique hostel in Guatemala. As one of the least visited destinations in Guatemala, Quetzaltenango is not yet on the tourist radar and therefore