Posts from the ‘Guatemala’ Category
- January 21, 2013
Tikal Mayan Ruins, Guatemala in picturesTikal is one of the largest archaeological sites and urban centers of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. It is located in the archaeological region of the Petén Basin in what is now northern Guatemala. Situated in the department of El Petén, the site is part of Guatemala’s Tikal National Park and in 1979 it was declared […]
- January 18, 2013
Hostel Review: Hotel Kakchiquel, Panajachel, GuatemalaValue Location Cleanliness Rooms Service Breakfast included: No. Address: Calle Santander, Panajachel, Guatemala Website: www.hotelkakchiquel.com Good location, good service, but rooms are ok There are rooms in this hotel that range from semi-luxury to backpacker-cheap. This simply means that depending on the price you’re willing to pay, you can get a range to choose from. […]
- January 9, 2013
Hostel Review: Hostal Los Volcanes, Guatemala City, GuatemalaValue Location Cleanliness Rooms Service Breakfast included: No. Address: 16 Street 8-00 Zone 13, Aurora 1, Guatemala City, Guatemala Website: www.hostellosvolcanes.com Rude staff, terrible rooms, cheap hostel If you’re looking for cheap accommodation right outside the Guatemala City airport, then this may be a good option. But consider this as your last option because the […]
- January 9, 2013
Hostel Review: Casa de Las Fuentes, Antigua, GuatemalaValue Location Cleanliness Rooms Service Breakfast included: No. Address: Avenida El Desengaño No. 26, Antigua, Guatemala Website: www.hotelcasadelasfuentes.com Poor location, good rooms There are few things right about this place and then there are a few wrong. Let’s start with the good ones – The decor of this place is fantastic and it’s a huge […]
- December 23, 2012
Tikal temple damaged by tourists celebrating ‘end of world’Last Friday marked the end of an era that lasted 5,200 years, according to the Mayan “Long Count” calendar. Some believed the date also marked the end of the world as foretold by Mayan hieroglyphs. While we will be at the Tikal temples in Guatemala in the next few days as a part of our […]