2025 ‘El Quetzal’ Tour from Guatemala City: A Real Review

2025 ‘El Quetzal’ Tour from Guatemala City: A Real Review You know, some creatures are really more like living legends than just animals. The Resplendent Quetzal is basically one of them, sort of like a feathered jewel that a lot of people dream of seeing. So, this tour promises a chance to find this incredibly beautiful bird right in its natural home, and I was frankly quite excited. Actually, the name ‘quetzal’ itself comes from a Nahuatl word that means ‘large brilliant tail feather’, which is pretty much an accurate description. We heard this tour was one of the better …

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A Real Taste of Guatemala: My Day at Antigua’s Market, Cooking Class & Choco Museum

A Real Taste of Guatemala: My Day at Antigua’s Market, Cooking Class & Choco Museum Sometimes, you know, you want a trip that feels a bit more real than just seeing the sights from a bus window. I was really looking for something that would let me get my hands dirty, to sort of connect with the local culture in a genuine way. So, I found this full-day tour from Guatemala City that basically promised a deep dive into Antigua’s food scene, and honestly, it sounded pretty perfect. The plan involved a trip to the local market, then a hands-on …

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