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 av Tamara Knell
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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!