Embrace the Beauty of Guatemala's Festival de las Flores in Antigua! This amazing floral festival throughout the old city is made even more amazing because of the historical ruins and the charm of downtown Antigua. For participants the festivities go on for weeks however the main event this year 2023 is Saturday, November 18th, and… Continue reading The Flower Festival in Antigua, Guatemala 2023
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How to Apply for a Guatemala Tourist Visa Extension
As a person living in Guatemala on a tourist visa, I have become a sort of expert on extending my tourist visa, and that of my daughter, and I'd be happy to share those steps in the hopes it can help someone else. Don't let the steps intimidate you because it is a rather easy… Continue reading How to Apply for a Guatemala Tourist Visa Extension
Visiting Tikal National Park in Guatemala
Tikal National Park is located in Northern Guatemala's Petén Province and dates back to the Preclassic Period (600 B.C.) to the decline and eventual collapse of the urban center around 900 AD. The Grand Plaza Tikal is one of the most important archaeological complexes left by the Maya civilization which includes palaces, temples, ceremonial platforms,… Continue reading Visiting Tikal National Park in Guatemala
Road Trip From Antigua, Guatemala to the Islands of Belize
That's right! I just returned from an epic 2023 road trip from Antigua, Guatemala to Caye Caulker, Belize, spending 4 lovely days on the islands. I have a lot of knowledge to share. What I did right and what I wish I had done differently. This is an amazing international travel adventure and I highly… Continue reading Road Trip From Antigua, Guatemala to the Islands of Belize
Guatemala Driving Tips
This is everything I know about driving in Guatemala. I've lived in Guatemala for the past 4 years and this is what I've learned about driving in Guatemala within that time. This is an excellent guide for tourists traveling to Guatemala that will want to rent a car and drive around and also it would… Continue reading Guatemala Driving Tips
I Chug My Wine 