Guatemala’s Amazing Western Highlands Part 2: Huehuetenango, Zaculeu & Why You Should Visit
Guatemala's Western Highlands are an incredible adventure for those who want to see a part of the country that is less-traveled.
Venturing West, Across Guatemala To The Seldom Visited Western Highlands – Part 1
When I decided to plan out this trip and I looked at Guatemala, one of the things that struck me, was not only how vast a country it is, but how much of it is unexplored by so many. All the highlights that I read about, seemed to be on a pretty narrow path straight through the middle of the country. Flores, Lake Atitlan, Semuc Champey, Guatemala City. I saw so much more, so many exciting opportunities to see other parts of the country that many skip over. The Western Highlands was a key part of that planning. Looking at crossing from east to west across the country would be…
Floating Down The Rio Dulce For A Week, Discovering Guatemala’s Hidden Gem!
After leaving the tourist hub of Flores, and the amazing adventures of both Tayasal and Tikal, it was time to venture out into an area that was a bit more laid back, and a bit lesser-known to many people, the Rio Dulce region and the city of Livingston. When I first planned my route through Guatemala, I eyed Livingston as a place that seemed far off the “beaten path” that most seem to take through Guatemala. Most go to Flores then Lake Atitlan and then onto Antigua and Guatemala City, before moving on. There’s so much more to see in Guatemala, and the Rio Dulce region was definitely one of…

