I lived in Antigua for 3 months and spent two weeks in Lake Atitlán- this guide is everything I actually did, ate, and figured out the hard way so you don’t have to!
What’s inside:
• A full day-by-day 7-day itinerary — ruins, volcanoes, farms, and island-hopping the lake, mapped out so the logistics actually make sense
• Where to stay in Antigua (by neighborhood) and at the lake, from budget to five-star
• The real deal on Pacaya vs. Acatenango — pros, cons, altitude sickness warnings, and tour options for both
• How the lake actually works — lanchas, tuk tuks, prices, timing, all the stuff nobody tells you until you’re standing at a dock confused
• Food and bar recs in Antigua and Lake Atitlán
• A dive into local culture
• A full budget breakdown so you know what to expect before you land
Who it’s for: women in their 30s–60s planning their first (or next) solo trip, who want the confidence of a local’s playbook instead of piecing together fifteen blog posts. No travel partner required — just this guide and the decision to go… but also for couples or anyone wanting to go to Guatemala!
I lived in Antigua for 3 months and spent two weeks in Lake Atitlán- this guide is everything I actually did, ate, and figured out the hard way so you don’t have to!
What’s inside:
• A full day-by-day 7-day itinerary — ruins, volcanoes, farms, and island-hopping the lake, mapped out so the logistics actually make sense
• Where to stay in Antigua (by neighborhood) and at the lake, from budget to five-star
• The real deal on Pacaya vs. Acatenango — pros, cons, altitude sickness warnings, and tour options for both
• How the lake actually works — lanchas, tuk tuks, prices, timing, all the stuff nobody tells you until you’re standing at a dock confused
• Food and bar recs in Antigua and Lake Atitlán
• A dive into local culture
• A full budget breakdown so you know what to expect before you land
Who it’s for: women in their 30s–60s planning their first (or next) solo trip, who want the confidence of a local’s playbook instead of piecing together fifteen blog posts. No travel partner required — just this guide and the decision to go… but also for couples or anyone wanting to go to Guatemala!
