We’ve gone on a number of trips around Guatemala since our first visit to Lake Atitlan in December. Most of these were limited to extended weekends or day trips and included trips with family and friends alike. Some stops along the way were new to us, while we returned to many others. Here is a recap of our Guatemala 2024 tour to date.
In early December, Misha and I finally made our first visit to Lake Atitlan. It's one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country and routinely ranked among the world's most beautiful lakes. Lago de Atitlan is less than 50 miles from the capital as the crow flies but can take over 4 hours to reach by car due to a combination of traffic and winding, twisting country roads. It sits in the shadow of three volcanoes and was formed by a supervolcanic eruption some 84,000 years ago. Eleven little towns, each with their own distinct characteristics, dot the shores of the lake, three of which Misha and I visited on this trip.
After roughly six months of silence, I’m finally back with an update. Between work, two nights dedicated to Spanish lessons, three nights booked for basketball, boxing, and tennis, and being the only one with the will or ability to cook real dinners in the house (sorry Misha), I’ve been finding it difficult to allocate time to write. Luckily, the December slowdown and a few well-placed days off has allowed me some time to not only get a few posts written, but to actually do a few things worth writing about.
Antigua (not to be confused with the island) was the Spanish colonial capital until 1773, when an earthquake damaged many of the since-restored structures. Before traveling to the country, I asked a friend about the draw of the town, considering it is the most visited destination for American embassy employees in Guatemala. He said, “nothing really. You just hang out, eat and drink.”
Misha, Mochi, and I have now been in Guatemala City for three weeks. Keeping with the formula I started in Israel, I'd like to start my Guatemala series with my first impressions of our new post here and then write several follow up pieces once I've gotten more chances to explore the city. We live... Continue Reading →
I doubt many people out there read these posts without also following one of our social media accounts, but if you are one of those people, sorry for keeping you in suspense. We found out only two weeks after submitting our bid list that our second destination with the State Department will be Guatemala City, which just so happened to be our top choice.
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