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Guatemala's Extraordinary Holy Week Events
Astonishing Street Carpets in Antigua Extraordinary street carpets that line the procession paths are Central America’s most famous and...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20224 min read


Guatemala is for Lovers
Whether you love traveling for unbelievable sights, unique cultural experiences, or gastronomy inspired journeys; Guatemala has something...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20222 min read


The Best Pre-Designed Guatemala Tours
Planning a trip can be a lot of fun, but sometimes you just want your vacation to be just that, a vacation! We invite you to take a break...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20222 min read


Antigua's Iconic Arch
The Santa Catalina Arch (Arco de Santa Catalina) is likely the most distinguishable landmark within Antigua, Guatemala. The iconic...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20222 min read


Quema del Diablo - Burn the Devil
Every year on December 7th at 6p.m., Guatemalans take some time to burn The Devil. Burning the Devil is a mythical-religious celebration...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20221 min read


3 Epic Days in La Antigua
A visit to Guatemala would not be the same without stopping in at the country’s old capital city and first planned city in the Americas....

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20225 min read


Discover Adventure in El Petén
El Petén El Petén occupies approximately a third of the country of Guatemala, yet its population represents only about 4%. This vast...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20223 min read


5 Best Summer Vacation Destinations
Whether your ideal summer vacation involves a relaxing beach scene, a big city stay, an action-packed adventure, or days of exploring...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20225 min read


Guided Group Tours
Columbus Luxury Travel is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its travel offerings, Guided Group Tours! With our expert travel...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20221 min read


Golf Guatemala
With year-round perfect weather its hard to imagine why Guatemala wouldn't be a top pick for golfers. The country has several desirable...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20222 min read


Ready For Your Vacation In Guatemala, But Not Sure Where To Go?
Here’s a helpful list of Guatemala’s prime tourist destinations, along with some less known locations that are sure to make your...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20224 min read


Love of the Lake
As the sun sets on my final night in the beautiful B’alam Ya Villa on the shore of Lake Atitlán (in Guatemala's Department of Solola), I...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20221 min read


Time to Pack - Guatemala
Time to pack for your trip to Guatemala, but haven't got a clue as to what to wear? Let's make it easy... Here is a helpful guide to the...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20224 min read


Why Guatemala?
Many times the question is asked why choose Guatemala over another Central American tourist destination. For me the answer is simple…...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20224 min read


Pacific Paradise, Monterrico
Time to start planning your trip to Monterrico, Guatemala’s Pacific Coast treasure. Being on Guatemala’s Pacific Coastline, Monterrico...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20223 min read


Welcome to the Jungle
A picture cannot describe the sound of the jungle when you’ve headed out for the sunrise tour in the Department of Petén’s Tikal National...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20222 min read


Antigua Rolls Out the Carpet for Visitors During Holy Week
Introduced by the Spanish in the 16th century, the Andalusian rooted procession celebrating Easter is the largest in the world in...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20222 min read


December’s Dancing Devils
This year I was lucky enough to enjoy Cuidad Vieja’s Baile de los Diablos on my last trip to Guatemala. The play is an amazing experience...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20222 min read
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