In the past few days, quite a few readers have been sending me emails expressing their worries about traveling to Guatemala. The questions usually go like this: “Hey Rich,Continue reading “Is Antigua Guatemala Safe To Visit After Volcan De Fuego’s Eruption?”

Sunday morning, on June 4, Fuego Volcano began rumbling like thunder and erupting with great columns of ash, both seen and heard from miles away. This was not unusual,Continue reading “Fuego Volcano Eruption In Guatemala: How To Help”

Iglesia y Convento de Las Capuchinas is one of Antigua Guatemala’s most visited ruins and a popular wedding venue. It recently made international news as the stage for theContinue reading “Convento de Las Capuchinas, Antigua Guatemala: Visitors Guide”

Are you visiting Antigua Guatemala and are bummed out you won’t be here for the world-famous Holy Week celebrations? No worries! The next best thing you can do toContinue reading “Holy Week Museum, Antigua Guatemala: Visitors Guide”

While shopping at the Mercado in Antigua, you might come across stands selling painted eggshells, similar to Easter eggs. These colorful eggs are known as “cascarones”. Next to the eggs,Continue reading “Guatemala Carnival: Cascarones, Pica Pica And Parades”

Antigua Guatemala’s Lenten season and Holy Week for 2018 is already over – which is unusual since the season this year started a lot earlier than in previous years. ButContinue reading “Antigua Guatemala Procession Schedule (2019)”

Agua Volcano (known as Volcan de Agua), should get credit for making Antigua Guatemala as gorgeous a town as it is. There are other Spanish colonial towns in MexicoContinue reading “Agua Volcano Hiking Guide: Antigua Guatemala’s Iconic Landmark”

Every country has their own holiday traditions when it comes to food, and Guatemala is no exception. Here are the Christmas dishes of Guatemala you need to try toContinue reading “Traditional Christmas Dishes Of Guatemala You Should Try”

Christmas season in Antigua Guatemala is in full swing right now. There are posadas almost every day and it’s easy to find traditional hot ponches – my wife prefersContinue reading “Christmas Activities In Antigua Guatemala”

San Francisco Church is one of the biggest attractions in the city – even Tarzan has paid a visit! But more on that later. For tourists, Iglesia de SanContinue reading “San Francisco Church, Antigua Guatemala: Visitors Guide”

Antigua Guatemala is very much linked to coffee, both in tradition and culturally. Antigua’s resurgence is due in part to its abundance of fertile volcanic soil, which is suitableContinue reading “Antigua Guatemala’s Coffee Tours, Teas and Chocolate: A Guide”

In 2007, Guatemala’s Ministry of Culture designated specific dishes as the Guatemalan food most emblematic of the country – a fifth dish was added in 2015. Most of theseContinue reading “Guatemalan Food Guide – See The Top 14 Dishes!”

Nances (Yellow Cherries) are one of those polarizing fruits – if you grew up eating it, there’s nothing better in the world than gorging on them. If you’ve neverContinue reading “Nance (Yellow Cherries): Guatemalan Fruits”

Antigua Guatemala is a small city of under 40,000 residents. Most people get around Antigua on foot or using a patchwork network of privately-owned public transportation. Many residents ownContinue reading “Getting Around: Driving In Antigua Guatemala”

Parque Central is as old as the city, but while everything in the city suggests that for once time stood still, this park continues to evolve. Today, it’s oneContinue reading “Central Park, Antigua Guatemala: Visitors Guide”

Antigua Guatemala is a popular destination for Spanish-language learners, as there are excellent schools here, at good prices. Beware, however, that not all schools are created equal and theContinue reading “Antigua Guatemala Spanish Schools: A Guide”

At first, it isn’t evident how much remains of the original Santa Catalina Virgen y Martir Convent. Because of its prime real estate location, most of what was onceContinue reading “Santa Catalina Arch, Antigua Guatemala: Visitors Guide”

If you’ve been to Antigua Guatemala’s Mercado (Market) lately, you’ve probably noticed your share of exotic fruits and produce. If in season, marañon will certainly catch your eye. AContinue reading “Marañon Jocote (Cashew Apple): Guatemalan Fruits”

If you want to cross off “CLIMB A VOLCANO” off your bucket list, you can still do that here with minimal strain. Check out our guide to hiking PacayaContinue reading “Pacaya Volcano Hike, Guatemala: Visitors Guide”

If you’ve been wondering what I’m up to and why I haven’t been writing as much on this site, then wonder no more. I’m pleased to announce I’ve completedContinue reading “Our Antigua Guatemala Travel Guide 2017 Edition Is Now Available!”