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Tikal, Guatemala: Camping in the Shadow of the World’s Tallest Mayan Ruins

Ah, Tikal. It is far and away the most famous and popular vacation site in Guatemala — and for good reason. A well-preserved ancient Mayan city rising out of the dense Central American rainforest, spanning more than 20 square miles Read more…

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By Caitlin, 3 years3 years ago
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Semuc Champey, Guatemala’s Not-So-Hidden Gem

Semuc Champey is a remote, intensely beautiful natural monument in Central Guatemala. Here, deep in the forest, the Cahabón River runs underground for about 1,000 feet. It is covered by a limestone bridge that has been smoothed by thousands of Read more…

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Liebster Award Nomination Post

I was just nominated for the 2018 Liebster Award, an award given out to promising up and coming blogs! I was nominated by Bruna over at Maps N’ Bags, a beautiful travel tips blog. Thanks, Bruna! The 2018 Liebster Award Read more…

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By Caitlin, 3 years3 years ago
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A Night in the Glow of an Erupting Volcano: Hiking Acatenango in Guatemala

Have you ever dreamt of waking up in the middle of the night, pulling aside the flap of your tent, and gazing out on an erupting volcano? If you haven’t, then start dreaming: the hike to the summit of the Read more…

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By Caitlin, 3 years3 years ago
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Animals, Caldo, and Privilege in San Francisco el Alto

San Francisco el Alto is perched high on a hilltop roughly forty five minutes outside of Quetzaltenango (Xela) in Western Guatemala. This remote little town is home to one of the largest weekly markets in Guatemala. Unlike the popular market Read more…

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