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Antigua Guatemala City Planning Transportation and parking

How to ride chicken buses in Guatemala. Prices, routes and tips

The popular chicken buses are the low-cost collective buses that Guatemalans use to travel from town to town. These buses are a necessity and a …

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4-day itinerary Mayan culture Quetzaltenango or Xela

7 Things to do in Quetzaltenango: 4-day itinerary

Quetzaltenango, also known as Xelaju or Xela, is the second largest city in Guatemala, nestled in a beautiful mountain valley and situated 2,400 meters (7,800 …

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El Paredon beach Pacific Coast

Where to eat in El Paredon, Guatemala

One of the great things about visiting El Paredon’s black sand beach on Guatemala’s Pacific Coast is the amazing food options! You will find info …

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El Paredon beach Pacific Coast

How to get to El Paredon, Guatemala

This post provides detailed information on how to get to El Paredon, Guatemala, including collective buses, prices, routes and tips. El Paredon is one of …

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Mayan culture Mayan Villages

Best things to do and see in Chichicastenango, Guatemala

Many of us have thought -myself included- that the only things to see in Chichicastenango are the market and the church. However, this Mayan town, …

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Antigua Hotels Planning

Best kid-friendly hotels in Antigua Guatemala

Traveling with kids can be both enjoyable and exhausting. In this post you will find the 4 best kid-friendly hotels in Antigua Guatemala, to help …

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I am Safira, an enthusiast Guatemala explorer and founder of this website.
I want to invite you to explore my country.

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I detail the best places to stay, where to eat and the greatest things to do.

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