Holy Week, or Semana Santa, is the busiest week of the year in Antigua, Guatemala.  The colonial city comes alive with visitors from all over Guatemala, and there is a slight boost in foreigner visits as well.  Why? It is because of a five hundred year old tradition that takes place starting Ash Wednesday and carries on eac...

Do you ever think about where you’re going to buy your next bag of tomatoes, or deodorant, or frozen pizza?  Probably not.  You just hop in your car and head to the nearest big chain grocery store. There tends to be some semblance of sense at the big stores.  All the produce together, then perhaps an aisle of toiletries, th...

Spending time on the Río Dulce is frequently a part of touring through Guatemala, so I obviously had to check it out.  The river itself starts flowing from Lago Isabel and meanders approximately 25 miles east to the Caribbean Sea.  The highlight of this region is best visited by taking a boat to/from the sea to the lake.  T...