El Mirador Lost City of the Maya. A lot of people who visit Guatemala have Tikal on their bucket list. But this is the ancient Mayan city to visit if you're a purist. There are no roads, so your options are helicopter or trek. ​

Five Days on  Guatemala Pacific Coast Beaches. Which is the best, and how do you get there? We included maps from Guatemala City and Antigua

What is required to travel to Guatemala? To enter Guatemala, you will need a U.S. passport that is valid at the time of entry. There is no minimum validity period for a U.S. passport. U.S. citizens do not need a visa and are admitted to Guatemala for 90 days.

Guatemala Markets Restaurants Street Food. I adore visiting the markets in Guatemala to get local cheese, meats, and fresh veggies.

Lake Atitlan Guatemala Chicken Bus Etiquette. A Chicken Bus is the main form of Transportation in Guatemala. Each day millions ride the Chicken Bus, no unions, computers or specific Chicken Bus Schedules exist.

Submerged City of Samabaj the village is considered a part of Lake Atitlan History. There are debates about where the first village appeared on Lake Atitlan. Chuitinamit may be considered the first village situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Atitlán, specifically northwest of the town of Santiago Atitlán. Its strategic location offered the Tz'utujil Maya control over a key access point to the lake and surrounding areas. This location provided various advantages to the Chuitinamit residents

San Pedro Guatemala is known as the party town on Lake Atitlan, and for good reason. With a wide variety of bars and clubs, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to have a drink with friends or a lively dance floor to shake it all night, you'll find it in San Pedro.