A First Timers Guide To: Guatemala

Guatemala is one of those countries that you will always dream of going back to. It has landed itself in my top 3 favorite countries of all time!! Guatemala has everything you could want in a destination: Rich culture, incredible nature, wild nightlife, unique food, and friendly locals. What more could you ask for?!

I traveled for two months in this incredible country and have gathered up all of my top personal recommendations. I give you the best hostels/hotels, cafes, restaurants, hikes, national parks, beaches, parties, lakes, yoga studios, and even cliff jumps.

I focus this guide on all the popular tourist hot spots such as Antigua, Lake Atitlan, El Paredon, Flores, and Lanquin.

I promise this guide has absolutely all you need to get THE most out of your Guatemala adventure. So what are you waiting for?!

Guide by Tamara Knell
Made in English
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Alex Waterman

August 2025

I found Tamara’s reels on instagram and thought all the places she went looked unreal so I used the consultation call service to ask her questions about my trip. She was super nice and easy to talk to. I asked questions about my budget, activities, and flights and she had an answer for everything. I would have spent way longer searching everything up online so this made the whole research process quick and easy.

Sasha Wright

August 2025

The guide is so good!!!! I was feeling overwhelmed with all the info online and didn’t really know where to start but then I found this guide and now I feel so much more organized. I can’t wait to use it on my trip.

Greg S

August 2025

10/10 - super helpful!

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Joined in April 2025

Hi! My name is Tamara and I'm 28 years old, originally from Los Angeles, California. Ever since I graduated from University, I took my backpack and started exploring and well... I can't really seem to stop.

I have been full time solo traveling for about 5 years now. My love for solo backpacking started in South East Asia and has brought me to Central America, Australia, South America, and Europe. I have been to 59 countries and next on the roster is India and New Zealand!

Traveling is my purpose and it brings me true joy and fulfilment. I want to share all my knowledge trips past so that more people can experience the life changing magic of going abroad. I want to encourage people (but especially women!!) to solo travel and discover a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

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