Travel Guides
Wavestorm 8ft: A Review and What Board Size You...
It's probably the board more people in the world learned to surf on than any other. The Wavestorm 8ft is cheap, indestructible and floats like a boat — that's why...
Wavestorm 8ft: A Review and What Board Size You...
It's probably the board more people in the world learned to surf on than any other. The Wavestorm 8ft is cheap, indestructible and floats like a boat — that's why...
Foam Surfboards for Beginners: Which One to Buy...
In El Paredón we teach lessons every day, and we always start with the same thing: a foam board. It's not about price — it's because it works. A soft...
Foam Surfboards for Beginners: Which One to Buy...
In El Paredón we teach lessons every day, and we always start with the same thing: a foam board. It's not about price — it's because it works. A soft...
Sunscreen Sticks for Faces and Kids: The Most P...
The stick solves two problems lotion doesn't: it doesn't run into your eyes when you sweat or come out of the water, and you can apply it to a kid...
Sunscreen Sticks for Faces and Kids: The Most P...
The stick solves two problems lotion doesn't: it doesn't run into your eyes when you sweat or come out of the water, and you can apply it to a kid...
Blue Lizard vs Badger vs Kokua: A Mineral Sunsc...
All three show up constantly on mineral sunscreen lists, and all three are genuinely reef safe. But they're not interchangeable: one is better for sensitive skin, another for sport, and...
Blue Lizard vs Badger vs Kokua: A Mineral Sunsc...
All three show up constantly on mineral sunscreen lists, and all three are genuinely reef safe. But they're not interchangeable: one is better for sensitive skin, another for sport, and...
Stream2Sea: The Sunscreen That's Actually Water...
Almost every brand claims to be reef safe. Stream2Sea is one of the very few that put its formula through toxicity testing on aquatic species and published the results. If...
Stream2Sea: The Sunscreen That's Actually Water...
Almost every brand claims to be reef safe. Stream2Sea is one of the very few that put its formula through toxicity testing on aquatic species and published the results. If...
Thinksport SPF 50: An Honest Review of the Mine...
Thinksport is one of the mineral brands that shows up most on water-sports sunscreen lists, and for good reason: the zinc-oxide formula holds up well to sweat and submersion. But...
Thinksport SPF 50: An Honest Review of the Mine...
Thinksport is one of the mineral brands that shows up most on water-sports sunscreen lists, and for good reason: the zinc-oxide formula holds up well to sweat and submersion. But...
Sunscreen + Bug Repellent for the Tropics: Whic...
On Guatemala's coast you face two enemies on the same day: the Pacific sun until 5pm and the mangrove mosquitoes from sunset on. The temptation is to buy a 2-in-1...
Sunscreen + Bug Repellent for the Tropics: Whic...
On Guatemala's coast you face two enemies on the same day: the Pacific sun until 5pm and the mangrove mosquitoes from sunset on. The temptation is to buy a 2-in-1...
Mineral Sunscreen With No White Cast: 6 Picks T...
Mineral sunscreen protects better and is reef safe — but it has one well-known problem: the white cast. On brown skin it looks gray, in photos it ruins everything, and...
Mineral Sunscreen With No White Cast: 6 Picks T...
Mineral sunscreen protects better and is reef safe — but it has one well-known problem: the white cast. On brown skin it looks gray, in photos it ruins everything, and...
What Is a Reef-Safe Sunscreen? A Clear Guide (a...
"Reef safe" is not an official certification. There's no body that audits it and hands out a seal — any brand can print it on the bottle. That's why it...
What Is a Reef-Safe Sunscreen? A Clear Guide (a...
"Reef safe" is not an official certification. There's no body that audits it and hands out a seal — any brand can print it on the bottle. That's why it...
Reef-Safe Sunscreen for Guatemala: What to Pack...
In El Paredón the sun hits differently. The volcanic sand is dark, it soaks up heat, and the glare off the Pacific multiplies the radiation: you can burn in 20...
Reef-Safe Sunscreen for Guatemala: What to Pack...
In El Paredón the sun hits differently. The volcanic sand is dark, it soaks up heat, and the glare off the Pacific multiplies the radiation: you can burn in 20...
Things to Do in Monterrico: Turtles, Mangroves ...
Monterrico is Guatemala's most famous beach for a reason: it combines a volcanic-sand beach, a spectacular mangrove, and the country's best-known turtle conservation project — all 2 hours from the...
Things to Do in Monterrico: Turtles, Mangroves ...
Monterrico is Guatemala's most famous beach for a reason: it combines a volcanic-sand beach, a spectacular mangrove, and the country's best-known turtle conservation project — all 2 hours from the...
Seas of Central America: Which Oceans Border Ea...
Central America is bordered by two great bodies of water: the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea (Atlantic Ocean) to the east. Of the isthmus's seven countries,...
Seas of Central America: Which Oceans Border Ea...
Central America is bordered by two great bodies of water: the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea (Atlantic Ocean) to the east. Of the isthmus's seven countries,...
Guatemala Surf Season: the Best Time to Surf, M...
Guatemala has waves year-round and 27-29°C water with no wetsuit needed — the question isn't whether there are waves, but what kind of session you're after. This guide breaks down...
Guatemala Surf Season: the Best Time to Surf, M...
Guatemala has waves year-round and 27-29°C water with no wetsuit needed — the question isn't whether there are waves, but what kind of session you're after. This guide breaks down...
Beach Villas and Houses in Guatemala (Pet Frien...
For big groups, families, or trips with a dog, a hotel falls short: what works is a house or villa with a private pool and kitchen. Guatemala's Pacific coast has...
Beach Villas and Houses in Guatemala (Pet Frien...
For big groups, families, or trips with a dog, a hotel falls short: what works is a house or villa with a private pool and kitchen. Guatemala's Pacific coast has...
Cocori Lodge El Paredón: Review and What to Exp...
Cocori Lodge is one of those El Paredón places people search for by name: a quiet lodge with wooden cabins, a tropical garden, and a restful atmosphere, a few minutes'...
Cocori Lodge El Paredón: Review and What to Exp...
Cocori Lodge is one of those El Paredón places people search for by name: a quiet lodge with wooden cabins, a tropical garden, and a restful atmosphere, a few minutes'...
Playa Hawaii Guatemala: Turtles, Hatchery, and ...
Just 8 kilometers from Monterrico lies Playa Hawaii (or Hawai), a fishing village famous for one thing: sea turtles. This is home to the CECON-USAC turtle hatchery, one of Guatemala's...
Playa Hawaii Guatemala: Turtles, Hatchery, and ...
Just 8 kilometers from Monterrico lies Playa Hawaii (or Hawai), a fishing village famous for one thing: sea turtles. This is home to the CECON-USAC turtle hatchery, one of Guatemala's...
Playa Tilapa Guatemala: the Hidden Beach of the...
Playa Tilapa is one of Guatemala's least-known beaches — and that's exactly its charm. Located in the municipality of La Blanca, San Marcos, almost on the border with Mexico, it's...
Playa Tilapa Guatemala: the Hidden Beach of the...
Playa Tilapa is one of Guatemala's least-known beaches — and that's exactly its charm. Located in the municipality of La Blanca, San Marcos, almost on the border with Mexico, it's...
Caribbean Beaches of Guatemala: Livingston, Pla...
The Pacific has the waves, but Guatemala's Caribbean has the turquoise water. In the department of Izabal, Guatemala keeps a little slice of real Caribbean: Livingston with its Garifuna culture,...
Caribbean Beaches of Guatemala: Livingston, Pla...
The Pacific has the waves, but Guatemala's Caribbean has the turquoise water. In the department of Izabal, Guatemala keeps a little slice of real Caribbean: Livingston with its Garifuna culture,...
Resorts and All-Inclusives in Monterrico and th...
Looking for an all-inclusive resort near Guatemala City? The Pacific coast has real options: from the classic all-inclusive Oceana Resort to Cayman Suites right on Monterrico beach. Here's the honest...
Resorts and All-Inclusives in Monterrico and th...
Looking for an all-inclusive resort near Guatemala City? The Pacific coast has real options: from the classic all-inclusive Oceana Resort to Cayman Suites right on Monterrico beach. Here's the honest...
Johnny's Place Monterrico: Honest Review and Al...
Johnny's Place is Monterrico's most famous place to stay: backpackers, groups of friends, and travelers looking for a social scene by the Pacific's black-sand shore have been coming here for...
Johnny's Place Monterrico: Honest Review and Al...
Johnny's Place is Monterrico's most famous place to stay: backpackers, groups of friends, and travelers looking for a social scene by the Pacific's black-sand shore have been coming here for...
Travel Insurance for Guatemala: 2026 Guide
Guatemala is an adventure destination: surfing in El Paredón, volcanoes, ziplines and long road trips. Travel insurance protects you from what you don't plan for: a surfing injury, a medical...
Travel Insurance for Guatemala: 2026 Guide
Guatemala is an adventure destination: surfing in El Paredón, volcanoes, ziplines and long road trips. Travel insurance protects you from what you don't plan for: a surfing injury, a medical...
Where to Stay on Guatemala's Pacific Coast Beaches
Guatemala's Pacific coast, with its volcanic black sand, has a beach for every kind of traveler. Coming to surf? El Paredón. Looking for turtles and a good vibe? Monterrico. A...
Where to Stay on Guatemala's Pacific Coast Beaches
Guatemala's Pacific coast, with its volcanic black sand, has a beach for every kind of traveler. Coming to surf? El Paredón. Looking for turtles and a good vibe? Monterrico. A...
Flights to Guatemala: How to Get There Cheap in...
Almost all international flights to Guatemala land at La Aurora International Airport (GUA), in Guatemala City. From there, the beach at El Paredón and the Pacific coast are about 2...
Flights to Guatemala: How to Get There Cheap in...
Almost all international flights to Guatemala land at La Aurora International Airport (GUA), in Guatemala City. From there, the beach at El Paredón and the Pacific coast are about 2...
Hotels with a Pool on Guatemala's Coast 2026
On Guatemala's Pacific coast the heat is intense, and a good pool makes all the difference, especially if you're traveling with kids or want to relax away from the surf....
Hotels with a Pool on Guatemala's Coast 2026
On Guatemala's Pacific coast the heat is intense, and a good pool makes all the difference, especially if you're traveling with kids or want to relax away from the surf....