About Guatemala

San Gregorio Hotel & Spa Guatemala

Danny — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:03:44 +0000

SAN GREGORIO Hotel & Spa is a unique haven, created in one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the country. Located in a mountainous area with pleasant climate all year round and breathtaking views of the “Volcan de Agua” and “Lago de Amatitlán”, it is a favorite destination for all who seek an alternative and [...]

Hotel Villa Santa Elena

Danny — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:44:09 +0000

Hotel Villa Santa Elena is located in the “green heart” of central Guatemala, department of Alta Verapaz. The hotel is new in 2009 and is the best choice for a comfortible stay while traveling north to Tikal/Coban or east to Rio Dulce/Livingston. We are only a few minutes from the beautiful (but secret) waterfalls, called Las [...]

UmmaGumma Hostel

Pampa — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:11:42 +0000

I have no idea what Umma Gumma means, but what I can tell you is that Umma Gumma has become one of the 3 most popular hostels in Antigua Guatemala and I my favorite. I’m a backpacker, so of course price is always important and Umma Gumma is only Q35/night when you stay in the dorms [...]

La Tienda de La Canche

Pampa — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:21:49 +0000

The best part of living in a town for a while is that you end up discovering amazing places that for some reason you didn’t notice on quick trips, places that become part of the daily life of people, places you end up falling in love with. In this case in particular Im talking about ¨La [...]

Traveling with Kids in Guatemala

Pampa — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:54:47 +0000

I have seen many people traveling with their kids in Guatemala, and I always wonder how much information there is about it to help them planning a family trip. My recent investigation on internet made me realize there is virtually no information regarding traveling with children in Guatemala. I don’t have kids myself, but considering a [...]

Useful travel web sites when you visit Guatemala

Pampa — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:34:14 +0000

Internet is the best tool we travelers have this days, and I thought it would be a good idea to share with you some of the websites I consider really important to know during a visit to Guatemala. This websites will not be only a great source of information, but in some cases will save [...]

Hotel Minerva - Livingston

Pampa — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:59:40 +0000

De los economicos el mejor is their slogan…. it means from the cheapest the best, but like usually happens with advertising you never get what they offer or you just get half of it and in my case I only got cheap. Hotel Minerva could be a lovely small hotel and become one of those popular [...]

3rd Americas Social Forum - Guatemala

Pampa — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:50:57 +0000

The 3rd Americas Social Forum will take place in Guatemala City at the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, from October 7th to 12th 2008. The date is symbolic to social struggles in the region and in particular to indigenous peoples. October 12th symbolizes the resistance of indigenous peoples as it marks the beginning [...]