You Don’t Have to Be Rich to Stay at The Most Beautiful Lake in The World

I had already visited Antigua on my first trip to Guatemala, back in 2009, and fallen in love with it. I vowed to one day live there.   Mission accomplished.   On that first trip, I also visited one of the crown jewels in Guatemala, Lake Atitlan. It’s been described as the most beautiful lake inContinue reading “You Don’t Have to Be Rich to Stay at The Most Beautiful Lake in The World”

El Paredon Guatemala: Visiting Paredon Surf House

While I’ve lived in Guatemala for a while and had previously visited many other times, I hadn’t found a chance to visit any of its beaches. Guatemala rarely figures in any guidebook as a beach-worthy destination. Part of it I think is that other fantastic attractions tend to overshadow perfectly serviceable beaches, like El Paredon Guatemala.Continue reading “El Paredon Guatemala: Visiting Paredon Surf House”

Driving to Guatemala: Extending Your Vehicle’s Permit

If your travels overland require you must drive through Guatemala, be warned. You may have planned to hit a few of the sights and merrily go your way, but trust me, Guatemala will slowly draw you in. Spend a week in Antigua Guatemala, or a weekend at Lake Atitlan, and pretty soon an idea slowly settlesContinue reading “Driving to Guatemala: Extending Your Vehicle’s Permit”