A Spectacular Guatemalan Family Adventure
Guatemala
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Jul 25 - Aug 3, 2024
Alex was absolutely wonderful from start to finish and our experience in Guatemala was amazing!! I would highly recommend having him and KimKim prepare your next trip! Originally, I was looking for help in planning a trip for my husband and myself. Not knowing too much about Guatamala, I wanted some local advice about what we should see, do, eat, and experience while staying safe. Quickly into the planning my mother-in-law wanted to join and soon after so did my sister-in-law, turning our adventure into a family holiday haha Alex was incredibly patient and accommodating the entire time. He helped to adapt plans and ensure we all had lots of activities we could enjoy together. Also, when we brought up different ideas he helped to coordinate diverse activities that ended around the same time so everyone could experience what they wanted to see/do without feeling like we missed out on anything which was wonderful.
Joel, our day-to-day guide was also fantastic!! He helped us with translations, cultural nuances, and was an absolut blast to be around. We laughed constantly and his presence make everyone smile. While on our hikes he was knowledgeable and patient as well.
Overall our experience in Guatemala was even better than we expected! The people were so friendly, the food was fantastic, the culture is rich and unique, and thanks to Alex, Joel, and everyone that helped us along the way we had a super easy and safe time traveling around the country.
11/10 - We would all go back in a heartbeat!
Hotel Reviews
Adorable boutique hotel with a good breakfast and lovely community spaces to relax together during the day. The location is perfect for easy access all around Antigua.
Our favorite hotel of the trip! This luxury space makes you feel like you're in a secret getaway. The staff was so kind and friendly, the rooms we huge with private hot tubs, and everywhere on property there were amazing views of the lake and jungle!! The bed was super comfortable as well and the shower was perfect after a day in the kayaks or out exploring Tikal. The food was all delicious as well (breakfast, lunch, & dinner!), if you like cinnamon rolls I would suggest their french toast for breakfast. Highly highly recommend!!
A super beautiful hotel with a view that is jaw dropping. The infinity hot tub was a wonderful treat and the chapin breakfast was very good. There were a lot of families with young kids staying in the hotel while we were there so the pool and gardens were quite loud and full of children running around, which is something to note if you're a couple or just adults, but could be a positive if you have children yourself.
Easy hotel to access the airport. Comfortable beds, great restaurants, and lovely live music all made the hotel feel very comfortable! However, there was loud music playing until midnight when we were there which made it quite hard to sleep and with a really early flight that was a struggle. I would recommend asking for a quiet room away from the center of the hotel if you are looking for a bit more rest.
