Guatemala

A Homage to the Guatemala Chicken Bus

by Jake Stamp
March 14, 2025
Daily Life, Expat Stories, Honduras, Travel

The Guatemala chicken bus is the cheapest way to get around the Land of Eternal Spring. Today, we take you on a typical journey from Antigua to Chimaltenango.

A Guatemala Souvenirs Guide: What to Buy in the Land of Eternal Spring

by CA Staff
January 31, 2025
Guatemala, Shopping, Travel

Looking for the best Guatemala souvenirs while on your travels? Our guide helps you figure out what to buy while exploring the Land of Eternal Spring.

A Local Guide to Grocery Shopping in Antigua, Guatemala

by Jake Stamp
January 28, 2025
Daily Life, Guatemala, Shopping

A firsthand account of market shopping in Antigua, Guatemala. Dodge flying tortillas, bargain with vendors, and navigate the chaos of this Central American shopping experience.

A Perfect Weekend in El Paredon, Guatemala

by Jake Stamp
January 13, 2025
Guatemala, Travel

Enjoy a peaceful weekend in El Paredon, Guatemala, where turtles, salt farms, and fresh seafood combine with endless empty beaches and spectacular Pacific sunsets.

Buying Guatemala Real Estate: A Quick Guide for Foreign Investors

by Jake Stamp
January 7, 2025
Guatemala, Real Estate

Touching on the legal process, local market insights, and what you need to know about colonial properties in Antigua, Guatemala’s most popular expat hotspot.

Bitcoin Jungle, Bitcoin Beach, and Lake Bitcoin: Three Crytpo Communities Reshaping Central American Tourism

by CA Staff
January 5, 2025
Business, Costa Rica, Daily Life, El Salvador, Guatemala, Investing, Travel

Three innovative crypto communities in Central America are showing how digital currency can enhance rather than change traditional tourist destinations. Learn about Bitcoin Beach, Bitcoin Jungle, and Lake Bitcoin.

Food in Guatemala: A Fusion of Mayan and Spanish Cuisines

by Nestor Quixtan
December 30, 2024
Eating

Local guide to food in Guatemala: Traditional recipes, cooking methods, and cultural significance. Explore the fusion of Mayan and Spanish cuisines.

Five Reasons To Spend Christmas in Guatemala

by Nestor Quixtan
December 18, 2024
Guatemala, Travel

Where in Central America should you go this Christmas? Here, as part of our “Reasons to Visit Central America at Christmas” series, we look at Guatemala.