If you hadn’t already noticed I love Central America and have spent a lot of time in Guatemala especially. I lived there for around 9 months and go back when I can.
I have a lot of very detailed travel guides to Guatemala and a few guides for other countries in Central America including Belize and Costa Rica.
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In this guide, I will share with you the best way to get from Guatemala airport to Antigua including private cars, shuttle buses, and Chicken busses, I’ve covered them all!
Whenever I think about my favorite hotels in Guatemala, I think about Lake Atitlan Hotels. So if you’re are planning your first trip to Guatemala and have chosen to spend
In this post, I will go through my top choices for Best Hotels in Antigua Guatemala to help you reach a decision on where to stay. Antigua is a very
There are many answers to the question How to get to Rio Dulce? You can get there from Belize, Tikal, Semuc Champey, Guatemala City, and Antigua. It’s not always easy
Need to get from Antigua to Semuc Champey? If you want to get to the natural wonder that is Semuc Champey you are going to have to work for it!
Is Guatemala safe? That was my first question when deciding on a place to learn Spanish. I’m not going to lie, my family was not happy about my chosen destination
Planning a trip from Guatemala to Copan? In this post, you will find everything you need to know about doing the overnight trip to Copan Ruins from Antigua Guatemala including
Want to visit Tikal in Guatemala? It’s one of those not to be missed places. But many people (like me) decide to skip the Tikal tour and instead go it
Thinking of traveling from Antigua to El Paredon? El Paredon is my favorite beach in Guatemala and just a short ride from Antigua. In this post, I am going to
Are you going to be visiting Guatemala soon? I didn’t know a lot about Guatemala before I arrived here for the first time. I’d read some blogs about fellow travelers
Traveling to Costa Rica and need to know how to get from San Jose to La Fortuna Costa Rica? If you are staying in La Fortuna you are going to
Want to do the Pacaya volcano hike in Guatemala? If you are planning a trip to Guatemala then don’t just settle for a day hike to Pacaya, why not do
Is the Acatenango hike top of your Guatemala to-do list? If you are planning a trip to Guatemala you need to hike a volcano(or two). Whether you choose the Acatenango
If you are traveling Guatemala I’m sure you have a tick list of places you want to go. If you decide to skip a visit to Semuc Champey you will
The Indian Nose hike in Guatemala was by far one of my favorite experiences I’ve had while traveling. If you want to see the best sunrise in Guatemala then you
Thinking of learning Spanish in Guatemala? When I decided I wanted to travel to Latin America I knew I would need to learn Spanish. I did a lot of research
Want to go to Chichicastenango Market? The market in Chi Chi is pretty epic, so if you have the time in your Guatemalan itinerary, you really should try to visit.
Planning on visiting San Pedro Lake Atitlan? San Pedro was the first stop on my Guatemalan adventure. If you are planning a trip to Guatemala make sure you don’t skip
Planning a visit to San Pedro La Laguna in Guatemala? Having spent the best part of a year living in Guatemala, I can honestly say it captured a piece of
Thinking of traveling to Guatemala in 2021 during COVID? If you are then you are probably wondering, “can I travel to Guatemala right now?”, the short answer is yes. Guatemala
Looking for a 4 week Guatemala itinerary? 1 month in Guatemala is the perfect time to see the highlights of this beautiful country. If you have the time I would
When in Guatemala, Chichicastenango market is a must-do travel bucket list item. Now if you are going purely for the shopping there are better places to shop. But if you
Traveling in Guatemala and wondering how to get from Semuc Champe to Flores and Tikal? In this blog post you will learn about the different ways you can travel between
Need to get from Antigua to Lake Atitlan? There are a few different ways and in this post I’m going to talk you through the best ways to make the
It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with Guatemala. Take a look through my blog and you will understand why. So although doing a yoga retreat Guatemala may not be the
Backpacking in Central America? Getting a bus from Tikal to Tulum isn’t so straightforward. Mexico is an obvious next stop for many visiting Tikal if they decide to skip Belize.
Are you looking for the best things to do in Guatemala? Then look no further in this guide I’m going to share with you my top 5 tours to take
Thinking of traveling to Central America in the rainy season? If you’re not sure if you should travel during the Central America rainy season then this post will help answer
Are you planning a trip to Guatemala? If you are then I’m sure San Marcos in Lake Atitlan will be on your list. There are plenty of choices of places to
If you are thinking of visiting Antigua Guatemala good job! You are going to LOVE it. Antigua is one of the most visited places in Guatemala, and most people traveling
Wondering what to wear in Guatemala? Creating a packing list for Guatemala can be tricky, especially if you are traveling during the rainy season or plan on hiking Acatenango or
Thinking of spending 2 weeks in Guatemala backpacking? Sure why not! Guatemala is an amazing country and it is so underrated. If you have the time I would recommend spending
Thinking of visiting Semuc Champey Guatemala? Doing a Semuc Champey tour was one of the best decisions I made on my Guatemalan adventure. Sadly, getting here and away isn’t so
Want to know how to spend 1 week in Guatemala? You got it. I arrived in Guatemala planning on staying for just under 3 months… I ended up there for
Do you want to learn Spanish in Guatemala? One of the best things I did while traveling in Latin America was to learn Spanish. I can’t even tell you how
When I first arrived in Guatemala the last thing I expected to find was a thriving yoga community in Guatemala. I know when people think of yoga they think India,
Are you looking for hotels in Guatemala City? Most people avoid staying in Guatemala City at all costs, choosing instead to head straight to tourist-friendly Antigua. But with so much
Guatemala is a country with a rich and interesting history. Because of this, it is important to know how to travel ethically in Guatemala and why ethical travel in Guatemala
Wondering what to pack for Central America? Geographically Central America is pretty large and the climate in Central America varies substantially across each country. Although it is generally warm you
Only have a day to explore the beautiful Guatemalan City of Antigua? If you have just a day in Antigua you are going to want to make the most of
Are you ready to book your trip? Well to help you get the best deals and service here are the companies that I personally use to book all of my travel online. I always shop around before booking anything, but these are my tried and tested starting places.
Hi I’m Claire!
At 34 I sold all my worldly possessions that wouldn’t fit into 3 boxes or my backpack and hit the road.
I started Claire’s Itchy Feet to inspire women to pack their bags and travel more. With no plans to stop anytime soon I’m always looking for my next adventure be it attempting to surf or climbing a volcano I’ll try (almost) anything once!