Guatemala - a round up
Total days in Guatemala: 40 Total trip days: 103 Distance travelled in Guatemala: 704 miles Total distance travelled: 8099 miles Number of places stayed: 7 Number of planes: 0 Number of ferries: (too many lancha journeys to count!) Number of buses: 6 Number of trains: 0 Number of Mayan sites visited: 1 Favourite place: Ash - Antigua! He liked the quaint cobblestone streets, quirky shops, calm vibes, and variety of activities we did there. Holly - Lago Atitlán. They say that the lake is a vortex in that it’s healing and mystical properties draw people to it, and I can understand why. The lake was such a beautiful place to be; the views of the surrounding volcanoes, the cool calm waters, and the Mayan culture in the lakeside towns all made it my favourite place in Guatemala. Highlights: Hiking up volcan Acatenango and sleeping on the volcano watching volcán fuego erupt throughout the night. Swimming in the cool water pools at Semuc Champney ...