We leave the highlands behind and enter the bustling heart of Guatemala. Four days quickly pass in the beautiful colonial city of Antigua. Striking ruins, rooftop bars, and fabulous food make this a vacation from our vacation.

Weak and recovering, we travel South over our first border into Guatemala. The culture and scenery change quickly as we weave through the lush highlands, filled with traditionally attired Mayan villagers and endless cloud forests. We visit the magical, and untouristed, city of Queztaltenango in the West before descending to the awe-inspiring Lago Atítlan, where […]