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OX Expeditions, Experts in Adventure

You want Guatemalan adventure? Be it volcanoes, mountain biking, kayaking or surfing, the OX Expeditions Adventure Team has what you are looking for! Action packed, in your face fun! Climb a volcano, or several, with OX Expeditions, based in Antigua, Guatemala since January 2004. OX specializes in overnight and day-trip adventure trekking on Acatenango, Fuego and Pacaya. We also run great mountain biking, kayaking (Lake Atitlan) and surfing tours.

The OX Cabins on Acatenango

Yes, the rumours are true, we have the best cabins and campsite on the volcano! Made from sustainably sourced wood, with beautiful big windows looking directly at Fuego, you can sit and relax and watch the incredible eruptions all night long from the comfort of your cabin!

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Somos su agencia de viajes experta en viajes a la medida para optimizar su tiempo y garantizar que su experiencia sea placentera, asesorándole y acompañándole en todo el proceso, hasta su retorno. Contamos con personal altamente capacitado esperando poder servirle como usted lo merece.

Algunos nos llaman Agencia de Viajes, otros nos llaman Expertos en viajes, nosotros consideramos ser su mejor aliado para garantizar que su viaje sea una grata experiencia. Nos encanta planificar sus viajes y darle las mejores opciones. Cada viaja se diseña con atención hasta el más mínimo de los detalles, al dejar su viaje en nuestras manos, puede estar seguro, que al volver expresará al igual que nosotros: #Viajareslomio

Somos una Agencia IATA Certificada, con mas de 19 años en el mercado Guatemalteco, lo que le garantiza acceso a todo el inventario de aerolíneas que son miembros de IATA, respaldo y estabilidad, por lo que sus viajes corporativos estarán en buenas manos.

Porque sabemos que ha tomado una decisión muy importante y como su agencia de viajes queremos que para usted sea una experiencia inolvidable. No importa el día, la hora y el lugar en el que se encuentre, estamos siempre con usted. Agradecemos nuestros clientes durante estos 19 años su confianza para planificar cada nueva aventura.

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BOLETOS AEREOS

Consulte el precio de su boleto, enviando su destino y fechas de viaje, siempre le daremos la tarifa más baja.

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Contamos con aliados comerciales alrededor del mundo, garantizando contar con el hospedaje necesario para su viaje de negocios

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Para movilizarse con libertad, nosotros tenemos el vehículo que necesita, contando con todos los tipos de vehículos necesarios asi como marcas disponibles

SEGUROS DE ASISTENCIA AL VIAJERO

Viaja tranquilo con nuestro servicio de seguro, evite inconvenientes, trabajamos con aseguradoras en varios países por lo que le garantizamos un viaje tranquilo

PAQUETES VACACIONALES A LA MEDIDA

Duración variable según destino, fecha y cantidad de personas, totalmente personalizado o a sus requerimientos

VIAJES EN CRUCERO

Ofrecemos una variedad de cruceros para que disfrute, si a un no ha viajado en crucero se está perdiendo una de las experiencias de viaje más increíbles

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Your Local Travel Agency in Guatemala

Discover our local travel agency in antigua.

Tristan and Fernanda, founders of Terra Guatemala, know the country’s hidden corners, having explored it extensively for more than 6 months before creating the agency on site! They are based in Antigua, and will be responsible for designing your tailor-made itinerary in Guatemala.

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We want to share our passion for Guatemala with you.

Meet Our Team

We constantly travel throughout the country in order to offer you the most up to date travel itineraries!

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Originally from the North East of France, I walked Patagonia then Mexico where I settled 6 years at the helm of Terra Maya. I am passionate about the Mayan world, the authenticity of the meetings, the diversity of the fauna. These passions naturally lead me to Guatemala where I settle in 2018.

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The Fuentes Georginas are hot springs near Quetzaltenango. The place is rarely visited during the week.

Love at First Sight

Overnight camping on the Acatenango volcano to observe lava explosions from the Fuego volcano.

A Favorite Dish

Pepián: meat dish served in a spicy red sauce, accompanied by rice, vegetables and tortillas. To taste on a market!

Traditional clothing of the Mayan ethnic groups. Colors are omnipresent and the patterns are rich in meanings.

Mexican, originally from Yucatan, I am passionate about nature, travel and dance. After 3 years in tailor-made tourism in Terra Maya, I let myself be seduced by the charms of Guatemala, its people and its traditions. I will be your specialist for Guatemala – Mexico handsets.

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Shop at local markets. Fair trade, fresh products and guaranteed authenticity!

The Día de Todos los Santos (November 1). For the colorful streets, the dances, the music.

Plantains in Mole sauce. A sweet and savory blend that reminds me of my country of origin.

Sunrise at Tikal. Observing the awakening of the jungle is an extraordinary visual and sound spectacle.

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Born in the Lyon – France, I’ve always loved adventure and travel. I wanted to fulfil my potential on a daily basis, so I decided to turn my passion into my job, so that I could continue to discover the world and immerse myself in new cultures. Terra Group’s values of sharing, authenticity and trust won me over. Today, Guatemala represents a new challenge for me, and I’m ready to help you discover it by offering you a tailor-made experience.

Organize a little getaway on the Pacific coast, just 2 hours from Antigua. Often overlooked, this part of the country is full of surprises!

Wake up to howler monkeys in the heart of the tropical jungle before setting off on an adventure to a Mayan temple.

Tostadas at the night market in front of the Merced church. Popular, inexpensive and typical, a tostada is your first taste of the local cuisine.

Jocón, a typical Guatemalan dish of green vegetables served with chicken and rice. Enjoy it after preparing it in a home cooking workshop.

Antigua’s rooftops, where you can watch the Fuego erupt at nightfall while enjoying a craft beer or a local dish.

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Hi I am Axel. I’ve been fascinated by Latin America since the age of 16, and it’s natural that I wanted to work in the tourism industry. After 3 years of study, I did an internship with a local travel agency in Peru. After criss-crossing Latin America and resuming my Master’s studies in Rennes in France, I got an internship with Terra Guatemala, and then joined their team for good.

At Lake Atitlan, the Indian Nose trek allows you to enjoy the sunrise with a breathtaking view of the lake and the San Pedro, Atitlan and Toliman volcanoes.

Visit Guatemala during Holy Week, for an incredible cultural experience. Be sure to plan ahead!

Tamales , a papillote wrapped in corn husks.

For rum lovers, Zacapa rum is a must.

Volcan Fuego’s eruptions are breathtaking. What a show ! I will never get tired of it.

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I am Guatemalan and in love with my beautiful country “of the eternal spring”. I am proud to belong to this culturally diverse country, where I love visiting magical places such as volcanoes, lakes, beaches and archaeological sites. I consider myself a dynamic person who enjoys spending time in the midst of nature.

Holy Week traditions in Antigua, including the preparation of colorful carpets made from flowers, vegetables and sawdust. These pieces of art decorate the streets of the colonial city during religious processions. Smells such as incense and myrrh bring back childhood memories.

A visit to the weaving museum in San Antonio Calientes where I was born. Here you can observe the changes that have taken place over time in traditional clothing, and the significance of each costume typical of each region. These garments are of great importance in Guatemalan culture.

Among the country’s emblematic dishes, my favorite is the Pepian de 3 carnes (with chicken, beef and pork). It is distinguished by its distinctive flavour, accompanied by chillis (not spicy), rice, vegetables and avocado.

Sunrises and sunsets over the most beautiful lake in the world… Lake Atitlán! Surrounded by volcanoes, with fresh air and the sound of birds singing.

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Guatemalan, with a passion for nature, volcano climbing, hiking and camping. Fascinated by Guatemalan culture, traditions, gastronomy, tourist sites and by its people. I have 5 years’ experience in travel logistics before joining the Terra Guatemala team.

The Chichicastenango market, a very colorful place where locals offer their products, such as hand-woven textiles, handicrafts, fruits, flowers and aromas, in a great cultural mix.

During Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala, the streets of our colonial city are filled with color, art, aromas, food tastings and traditions.

Mole : a traditional Guatemalan dish that combines the sweetness of fried plantains with a mole sauce made from a blend of spices, chillies and chocolate.

Camping at Volcan Acatenango… During the night, we listen to and observe the explosions of the Fuego volcano. In the morning, enjoy a magnificent sunrise over a sea of clouds with a good cup of coffee. Accompanied by a good cup of coffee, it is my happiest place on earth.

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Three volcanoes surround the city: Agua (12,356 FASL) to the south, and Acatenango (13,045 FASL) and Fuego (12,346 FASL) to the west.

Fuego is an active stratovolcano, with ash erupting regularly from its summit.

Private Tours of Coffee Plantations & Nearby Villages

Visitors can enjoy privately-guided explorations of the city’s historic center and visits to nearby coffee plantations.

Because it’s located just over 20 miles (approximately one hour) southwest of Guatemala City , visitors arriving at La Aurora International Airport can opt to stay in Antigua that same night.

The city’s altitude keeps it cool year-round.

Best Time to Visit

Average daytime temperatures reach into the 80s, with overnight lows in the 50s.

The best time to visit is from December to April when sunny skies are typically expected.

The rainy season extends from May through September; late afternoon showers are common throughout these months.

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When you arrive at the airport in Guatemala City, you will be taken to the city of Antigua Guatemala. This city is well known for its wellpreserved Spanish Renaissance architecture, with its Baroque facades from the New World, along with a large number of church ruins. It has been designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO since 1979. There is a welcoming dinner at the restaurant La Fonda, on La Calle Real. Here you can enjoy a delicious tenderloin roast, which is typically accompanied by a tasty chirmol (the typical Guatemalan salsa).

Mayan moon trip

Guatemala is a mesmerizing place with a lively culture and a deeply rooted spiritual tradition. This trip is an exploration of the contemporary expression of the Maya’s long-lasting cultural heritage. Led by local Mayan elder Francisco Puac and spirit guide Shadi Henau, we set off on a journey to rarely visited sacred sites. We discover natural power spots and visit the ancient Maya temples of Guatemala on a ceremonial and transformational group trip.

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Estación Biológica Las Guacamayas is an authentic bird paradise into Reserva de Biosfera Maya, Petén, Guatemala, with more than 350 resident and migratory species.Biosfera Maya Birding 3 days 2 nights was designed for people who can enjoy birding and photographing a diversity of bird species in the diverse ecosystems of this majestic tropical forest

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• Exploring ancient Mayan ruins, such as Tikal, Copán and Quirigua
• Visiting local indigenous communities and learning about traditional customs and way of life
• Hiking and camping in the beautiful natural reserve of the Tikal National Park
• Discovering colonial cities such as Antigua and Santiago Atitlan
• Visiting local markets and trying traditional foods
• Learning about Guatemalan textiles and visiting local artisans
• Adventure activities such as volcano climbing and white water rafting
• Exploring the local wildlife such as monkeys, parrots and toucans in the jungle
• Visiting coffee, chocolate and cardamom plantations
• Relaxing in Lake Atitlán and visiting the surrounding villages
• Visiting the Pacaya volcano and enjoy a night hike to see the lava flow.

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Experience the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of Guatemala with our customizable tours. Whether you’re interested in exploring ancient Mayan ruins, visiting local markets, or experiencing traditional village life, we can create a tour that meets your specific interests and needs. With our local guides, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the country’s history, customs, and people. Whether you’re traveling solo or with a group, we’ll work with you to plan the perfect itinerary for your next adventure in Guatemala.

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From Antigua Guatemala to Airport $ 15 .00

From Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel $ 10 .00

From Antigua Guatemala to Chichicastenango $ 10 .00

From Antigua Guatemala to Monterrico $ 12 .00

From Antigua Guatemala to Quetzaltenango $ 30 .00

From Antigua Guatemala to Cobán $ 25 .00

From Antigua Guatemala to San Cristóbal $ 40 .00

From Antigua Guatemala to Copán (Honduras) $ 25 .00

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• La Aurora Airport La Aurora International Airport serves Guatemala City, Guatemala. It is located in Aurora, 15 Calle B 7-24, Guatemala City, 25 km from Antigua Guatemala
• Lake Atitlan Lake Atitlán is a body of water in a massive volcanic crater in Guatemala’s southwestern highlands. Ringed by steep, verdant hills, it’s known for its Mayan villages and volcanoes. We have shuttles to the most beautiful Mayan towns at the lake which are 2:30-3:30 hours far from Antigua, Guatemala.
• El Paredon Beach El Paredon is the most popular beach town on the Guatemalan Pacific Coast and has made a name for itself as one of the top surfing destinations. It is located:
• Flores Péten Flores is a town in Guatemala’s northern Petén region. It’s on an island on Lake Petén Itzá, linked by a causeway to the town of Santa Elena. Flores is known as a gateway to nearby Mayan ruins. These include the national parks of Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo, with its migratory birds, and Tikal, with its towering temples.
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• Chichicastenango market Thursdays and Sundays, this mountain village is transformed into the world’s largest handicrafts market, where you’ll find pottery, colorful textiles, carved wooden masks, flowers, incense and other Mayan goods for sale.
• Quetzaltenango Xela Quetzaltenango is a city in Guatemala’s western highlands. It’s set against a backdrop of volcanoes, including towering Santa María with its active Santiaguito lava dome. Overlooking Central America Park, Espírito Santo Cathedral has a baroque colonial facade and a 20th century interior. The city is known for its neoclassical buildings.
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Acatenango Trek

Acatenango Tours don't miss this incredible opportunity to see Volcano Fuego exploding lava at almost 4,000 meters. Please if you have any questions feel free to send us an email to: [email protected].

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Let us help you make your trip to Guatemala the best romantic holiday ever. Our Acatenango trek is the ultimate experience for adventurous couples who love to witness mother nature in all her glory.

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Enjoy this spectacular hike with friends. Hike Acatenango Volcano at night to see Fuego Volcano and Sunrise.

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Hike around Guatemala – Acatenango Volcano Hike!

After organizing more than 10,000 hikes we like to call ourselves experts in hiking Acatenango volcano one of the best hikes to do around Guatemala. We provide professional local guides, camping gear, fresh made food and a private Tropicana campsite, with arguably the best view of Fuego volcano. You don’t want to miss watching the Fire Volcano explode all night at almost 4,000 mt. 

Families are welcome to join us in the Acatenango Volcano Hike. We are happy to answer any question you might have on our online chat or via email.

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The Acatenango hike was hard but incredibly rewarding. It was an overnight adventure I wouldn’t have missed for the world. 

I was very nervous with the Acatenango volcano tour because I am not used to hiking but the best part of the trek were not the views, it was the way you feel when you get to the summit, being above the clouds it’s a unique feeling. I would recommend hiking around Guatemala. 

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Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Antigua, Guatemala

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Despite a recent surge in popularity, Antigua, Guatemala , has always been outrageously beautiful. This Central American secret, which was devastated by an earthquake in 1773, has been in recovery ever since—but there’s a new swagger to this city of Spanish colonial bones, impossibly gorgeous baroque churches, cloistered patios, and toppled saints of stone and stucco.

Amid colorful homes, new places to stay, and things to do plus new flights to the country make Antigua an enchanting place to visit. Villa Bokeh , a Relais & Chateaux property opened in Antigua during the pandemic and the team behind Luna Zorro Studio—known for its textiles, workshops, and curated trips—will open La Valiente, a two-bedroomed boutique rental by the end of the year alongside a café/wine bar and store. Every easter, Antigua’s Holy Week processions are the most mesmerizing on earth (outside of perhaps Seville, Spain 's). El Pregón , a new indispensable digital guide to the routes has been published. Each year, locals lay carpets of dyed wood shavings colored with seeds, cocoa beans and flowers over which religious brotherhoods—made up of columns of up to 80 men draped in purple robes—process through the antique streets. These fraternities carry religious statues through clouds of billowing incense against a soundtrack of solemn music. It’s a heady and unforgettable experience. Ask your hotel about taking part in a carpet-making class, or contact Jharan Marroquín at Luna Nueva to arrange.

Antigua swells each weekend as Guatemalans from the capital seek escape in the boutique stays of the city. It’s at these times the journey from Guatemala City takes longer than the usual 60-minute trip. The “Land of Eternal Spring’, so named for its year-round temperatures of a balmy average of 82 degrees and biodiverse landscapes, makes for a year-round vacation destination. Alaska began a daily service from Los Angeles to Guatemala City in December. Delta has increased its frequency to Guatemala from Atlanta to twice a week. Avianca flies from multiple cities and has resumed its flights from Chicago joining United Airlines and Volaris at O’Hare. American flies from Miami .

Luna Zorro Studio is set in a 19th-century coffee plantation on the outskirts of the city.

The studio offers a natural dye workshop.

The best things to do

Antigua’s historic heart has been unesco-protected since 1979 and is best explored on foot. Begin at the Dominican Monastery ruins scattered around the Hotel Casa Santo Domingo . Stroll the cobbled streets of fallen churches and homes in sorbet shades of mint, mango and tangerine with a guide from Viaventure . The tour ends in the leafy main square where the handsome buildings of the Spanish conquest span whole city streets. San José Cathedral with its 66 collapsed cupolas sits diagonal to the Captaincy General. Once off-limits to the public, this repurposed building opened as the National Museum of Art Guatemala (MUNAG) in autumn 2021. It’s a deeply impressive venue with exhibits celebrating 3,000 years of history: jade pieces from the grave burial of King K’utz Chman (350 BC) at the Maya site of Tak’alik Ab’aj, enormous canvases from the Passion of Christ series by 18 th -century painter Tomás de Merlo, and the ethereal resin and mixed media work of contemporary sculptor Maríadolores Castellanos and conceptual artist Darío Escobar’s gold estofado -decorated McDonald’s soft drink cup.

If you’re looking for more deeply rooted traditions of art, find them in the textiles of Guatemala’s Maya, too. Most Maya of the Antigua region are Kaqchikel, one of the country’s 22 indigenous communities. Each Maya group wears its own hand-woven traje (outfit) for men and women. The richly worked fabrics and clothing can be found in stores such as Colibrí , founded to assist women widowed during Guatemala’s 1960-1996 civil war. Today, Colibrí sells the work of 500 Maya weavers. A pick and mix approach underscores emporium Nim P’ot . Look for the exquisite long headpieces from the Western Highlands village of Aguacatán. At Museo Carolina’s Textiles weaving studio just outside the city at San Antonio Aguas Calientes, Carolina’s daughter Astrid Guaran tells the stories of their trajes and heirlooms—giving you the opportunity for firsthand insight into the world of Guatemala’s beautiful threads.

Journey deeper at weaving classes with experts at Kakaw Designs or at a natural dye workshop at Luna Zorro Studio unwrapped in the fresh-air grounds of a 19 th -century coffee plantation on the outskirts of Antigua. American Molly Berry and her team source hand loomed fabrics and other work crafted by 35 Maya artisans at an on-site studio .

With all the dipping into irresistible stores, you’ll need to fuel up at Artista de Café or turquoise-tiled 12 onzas . But for the full 360 bean-to-brew, ramble the lower slopes of Agua Volcano for an immersive introduction to Guatemalan coffee with the González family who tend 30,000 arabica coffee plants followed by a grinding class and tasting at their home.

Antigua’s trio of volcanoes have shaped the fate and fortunes of the city. Fuego flicks ash several times a day; Pacaya is a little further from Antigua. It’s active on a whim but not spilling fiery lava at the moment. Horse ride up the serried fragmented scree on a micro-adventure with sustainable Guatemalan Horse Tours . The kick? Lava cooked pizza, wine and roasting marshmallows at the base of the show-stealing volcano as dusk slips to inky darkness.

Wild Daughter has gorgeous alfresco dining tables decorated with wildflowers.

Wild Daughter serves up many of its dishes atop homemeade brioche.

Where to eat and drink

A ripple of restaurants in a city with a great number of Guatemalan and international treats are treasured addresses in town. The pork dumplings are legendary at Barriga Llena , a hole-in-the-wall style restaurant with walk-ins only. Brainchild of chef Mario Godinez, lately of long-standing Antigua favorite Bistro Cinq and Carlos Sosa of Opíparo (burgers in the capital and Antigua), the dumplings are slathered in pickled veg and chimichurri sauce. Wash them down with chicha (maize) soda.

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The elegant, candle-lit La Cueva, part of the restaurant of Mesón Panza Verde serves robust dishes of poultry, duck and red meat with big-hitting flavors. In 2004 Alex Kronick turned the soil of a roses and coffee plantation into Caoba Farms , serving farm-to-fork lunches. Think bowls stuffed full of organic leafy greens, buffalo burgers, mozzarella salads and pizzas. Temple to vegan cuisine is once:once , where Asian and Mexican fusion are strong on the menu in the patio garden as is panache and conscience. Sundays are for the flavor-laced renowned brunches of chef Mario Campollo at the Hotel Santo Domingo . Feast on chuchitos (corn husk-wrapped tamales stuffed with pork in spiced paste), pupusas , homemade breads and crepes in the historic setting. Noemi Dulischewski formerly of Berlin Brünch in London arranges new brunch pop-ups with botanical cocktails in the Finca La Azotea grounds of Luna Zorro. Wild Daughter sees gorgeous alfresco dining tables decorated with wildflowers where Noemi creates cochinita pibil , a Maya slow-roasted pork dish on home-made brioche and chilaquiles verdes , fried tortilla chips made from El Comalote heirloom corn served with fire-roasted black corn, tomato salsa, avocado, black lime and cilantro flowers.

Nights are for magical experimentation. Reach speakeasy-style Ulew via a red telephone-style box below Antigua Brewing Company where craft cocktails are unscripted and mixed to order after barflies suggest their favorite tipples and flavors. At boho haunt Café No Sé you’ll need to crouch to get through to a secret spot to sample Ilegal Mezcal, a double-distilled agave liquor that Oaxacans call the ‘drops of time’.

Where to stay

Childhood friendship brought Claudia Bosch to the door of a down-on-its-luck, hacienda-style villa coddled in greenery on the outskirts of Antigua. Claudia’s daughter, Katina Jongenzoon, grew up with the daughter of American photographer and textile entrepreneur Mitchell Denburg, the owner of the property. Claudia and Katina, a designer, transformed Villa Bokeh which opened with 15 striking rooms in a color palette that roams from onyx to rose pink. The hideaway is artfully decorated with the work of contemporary Guatemalan artists and the restaurant, overseen by executive chef Marcos Sáenz (who worked at Spain’s two-Michelin star Mugaritz), opens out onto lush gardens of palms and fruit trees and parasoled tables with a show-stopping view of Agua.

Good Hotel is a design-forward stay with a big heart. Dutchman Martin Dresen invests 100% of Good Hotel profits into powering education for Guatemalan children from low-income families. The rooms—pared back and minimalist—with an outsized portrait of each child newly schooled—will be joined by 24 more plus a six-meter-long pool by the end of the year.

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Amazing volcano hike - Colonial Travel Agency

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Amazing volcano hike

Amazing views and amazing hiking experience. The volcano erupted multiple times and the view was great. Its such an amazing volcano!

This tour was amazing! We learned so much about how coffee is made from bean to cup. The tour leader, Baudillo, is also the owner of the coffee farm and very knowledgeable about his craft. The tour starts at your hotel where Baudillo provides transportation to one of his coffee farms. Once you are at the coffee farm Baudillo explains every step of the coffee production. I was amazed at how much work and care goes into coffee production and have a new found respect for the coffee farmers of the world. My wife and I had a ton of questions and Baudillo was very kind in taking the time answer each and every one of them. Baudillo's English is good, definitely better than our Spanish. The first part of the tour is at the farm, which is beautiful by the way, where you learn all about the growing side of coffee. The second part is at Baudillo's home where you are treated to a fantastic coffee tasting experience. Baudillo uses a variety of different methods for coffee brewing and takes times to explain each one of them and how they complement each of the different coffee varieties. While this is happening, Baudillo's wife brings over some delicious homemade tortillas and beans for the perfect snack! At the end of the tasting experience you have the opportunity to purchase some of Baudillo's very own beans so be sure to bring cash because the prices are very reasonable and you won't want to miss out. Thank you so much to the Rivera family for your hospitality and this fantastic coffee experience!

Such a fantastic tour, we learnt so much and the guides were so friendly and could not do enough for us. 10/10 recommend!

The most surreal experience, we had an incredible view from our cabins, the lunch and dinners provided were delicious home cooked meals. The sunrise hike was picture perfect so worth the hard work to get up there and the guides Melvin and Adan were absolutely fantastic. This company does max group sizes of 10 people, which was just what we were after. Highly recommend!!

This was such an incredible experience. We were taken to an actual coffee farm where we learned so much about where and how our coffee finds its way to our cup. After the tour of the farm we had an incredible tasting which taught us about the process after harvest and different techniques to get the most of your beans at home. It will give you new appreciation for coffee. The most memorable was how sweet our tour guides were. We gor cultural and historical info too! If youre a foodie, coffee drinker or want to learn about local agriculture you need this experience!

Our tour guide, and plantation owner, was Baudilio. HIs English was broken but easy to understand. He gave a very informative tour of how he tends to his coffee plants from planting, to harvesting, roasting and on to sales, both his own brand and to local businesses. The last hour of the tour was at this house where he brew coffee for us three ways: Chemex, French Press and using the V60. Each was using a bean having been roasted differently. It really illustrated how much flavor can be impacted by multiple variables. Definitely a tour worth taking!

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