Let me tell you Guatemala is ready to show you all you want to see.
Number one.
Lose weight and have a good fitness condition: Yes, it is true. Guatemala has 33 volcanoes and 3 of them are active, in Guatemala you will find the highest volcano in Central America. Tajumulco, the biggest with an amazing view from its crater with a 4220 meters over the sea level.
When I refer “lose weight” is because you need to be ready to trek on mountains. You should to start eating well, drink less alcohol (if is your case), walking more and more every day.
Chicabal lagoon is my recommendation to start this process to prepare your legs and to be accustomed to the high. This is only 2900 over the see level.
Chicabal volcano and lake are considered as one of the most sacred ecological sites in the Mayan Cosmo vision. They are used for carrying out rituals and ceremonies, especially praying for rain. This picturesque volcano mixes Mayan-Mam spirituality and stunning mountain scenery with the mysterious lake in the crater of the volcano and its mystical cloud forest. On arriving at the site you can see birds such as the Quetzal and many other species of great importance to the national fauna.
For sure there are more option of hiking, for example Santa Maria Volcano and Santiaguito. This two are located an hour From Quetzaltenango, the second most important city in Guatemala, they are not the highest but they are the most difficult, maybe in Central America, so my recommendation is hiking this two when you have done some other ones before.
For sure, don’t hike mountains and volcanoes alone, even if you have experience on this sport. Each volcano and mountain has its risks and its secrets. So, I recommend to ask Travel & Health Guatemala, they can provide you all necessary to do it.
Number two
Cooking and Guatemalan food: If you are those people who enjoy food while traveling, Xela and Antigua Guatemala are the best places to learn Mayan Kitchen, you will learn all the ancestral ingredients. But if you just prefer to enjoy the food in all Guatemala but especially in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala city and Quetzaltenango are the right places to find it. We have two kind of food. The typical food at the restaurants and street food. You are wondering if I am crazy!! But No, you can enjoy Street Food but ask where is better to buy it. Travel & Health Guatemala has a kind of tour about street food and you walk around the city with locals and while you learn about the city you enjoy a safety and delicious Street food. For example in Quetzaltenango you can enjoy:
- Enchiladas
- Tacos and gringas
- Garnachas
- Atol de Elote
- Arroz con leche
- Arroz con chocolate
- Platanos fritos
- Chocobananos
- Papas fritas and fried chicken
- So much more….
Number three
Learning Spanish as a second language: Guatemala is, in my opinion, the best country to learn Spanish, I´m going to explain you why:
- Guatemala is inexpensive (cheaper) compared with the rest of the Latin American countries. I inexpensive to travel, to live and to study Spanish even one-one Spanish classes
- Guatemala is a small country, so you can Study and explore all, if you have enough time.
- In Guatemala is a lot of Spanish School and places to Study, all depends on where you would like to study. (I´m going to tell you the best places to study).
- Guatemala is closer to the USA.
- If you want to travel the rest of the continent, you can start your trip here, learn some Spanish and then to follow the route until Tierra del Fuego. What an amazing trip!!
Number four
Health Tourism: This is a new tendency in Guatemala, maybe because the demand of inexpensive and accessible treatment service that in other countries like USA has more restrictions or limitations. For example we have meet people from USA that while their trip in Guatemala they take a odontology treatment too easy like a dental cleaning but also people who decide to come here because they want to remove a tattoo and, because it is an esthetic treatment, the health insurance doesn’t cover it.
Dermatology
Ophthalmology
Otorhinolaryngology
Obviously don’t do it alone. Ask for more information in Travel & Health Guatemala because they have the contacts and alliances with all necessary services you will require during you small or big treatment, such as doctor, hotels, transportation, and people who will be with you during your recuperation.
Don’t worry, this is safe and useful for your budget because you can save of up to 60% in the treatment compared with the same treatment in USA while you discover a new country!
Number five
Work or be a volunteer in Guatemala: Everyone travel in a different way, not as a common traveler fall in love of Guatemala and stay here for year. But first you need to find what to do.
- Many hostels gives the opportunity to work, sometimes they don´t pay but they give you a bed and food.
- In Guatemala there are many NGOs that require volunteers for working with children, women, agriculture or more.
- We can advise you depending on your skills and interests.
- Teaching English is another way of earn money in Guatemala.
I can you give you many more reasons to travel to Guatemala but I suggest you contact Travel & Health Guatemala to find out more.
We organize everything and will be with you throughout your adventure in order to make sure you have the best time possible. Transportation, accommodation, Guatemalan food, Spanish, activities and much more.
What are you waiting for?
Guatemala and T&H Guatemala are waiting for you….