We aren’t usually big souvenir shoppers, but with the amazing textiles and artisan products on offer in Guatemala, we couldn’t help but come home with a swag of lovely mementoes and gifts. …
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Central America & CaribbeanExperiences
Don’t Miss These Stunning Ruins in Antigua, Guatemala
by Madam ZoZo6 minutes readAs our car bobbed down the cobblestone streets of Antigua, I got my first glimpses of the small but vibrant city. I’ve been to many Spanish colonial towns, but Antigua’s architecture immediately …
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Central America & CaribbeanTravel Tips
What to Wear in Guatemala – A Travel Packing Guide
by Madam ZoZo7 minutes readThere are many great reasons to travel to Guatemala. From the scenic shores of Lake Atitlan to the cobblestones of Antigua; jungle enveloped Tikal to the turquoise pools of Semuc Champey, Guatemala …
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Eat Your Way Through the History of Chocolate in Guatemala
by Madam ZoZo7 minutes readFortune tellers may read tea leaves to predict the future, but you will be surprised how much you can learn about the past by looking into the depths of your hot chocolate. …
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Travel TipsCentral America & Caribbean
Your Complete Central America Packing List
by Madam ZoZo9 minutes readThis Central America packing list has you covered for all types of activities and attractions along the way from hiking and caving to urban exploration.
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Central America & CaribbeanExperiences
The Best Things to do in Guatemala
by Madam ZoZo7 minutes readFrom scaling jungle-shrouded Maya temples to making artisan chocolate—there are things to do in Guatemala for travellers of all interests!
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Inspiring Experiences & Things to do in Antigua, Guatemala
by Madam ZoZo6 minutes readYou don’t have to look far to find inspiring things to do in Antigua, Guatemala. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed city in the country’s south, was once the colonial capital. All but abandoned …
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Pacaya Volcano: Toasting Marshmallows on a Lava Flow
by Madam ZoZo6 minutes readWhat it’s like to climb the smouldering Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala and toast marshmallows on a lava flow.
