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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


Guatemala’s Chicken Bus “Camioneta”
Guatemala’s Chicken Bus, or as they call it in Guatemala the “Camioneta”, is a crucial element of the transit system within the country,...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20221 min read


The Great City in Lake Atitlán
Discovered in 1994 in Panajachel in Guatemala’s Department of Sololá, by archeologist, Roberto Samayoa, Guatemala’s Atlantis, Samabaj, is...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20221 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


Guatemala's Ancient Civilization
The Mayan Civilization excelled far beyond other societies of its time with its manufacturing of rubber, cultivated crops of cacao,...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20223 min read


Antigua’s La Horqueta Volcano Complex
Acatenango, Guatemala’s 3rd largest volcano, and Volcán de Fuego (Fire Volcano), the world’s most active volcano, combine to create...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20221 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


The New World's Big Cat
The Jaguar is the largest cat in the Western Hemisphere, or New World, and is the third largest cat in the world. The Jaguar is part of...

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


El Pepián- Guatemala’s Intangible Heritage
Pepián is a traditional stew that is commonly found throughout Guatemala and is a important part of the heritage of the nation. The stew...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20221 min read


Celebrate Guatemala's Unique Culture with Colorful Kites
Day of the Dead in Guatemala, within the municipality of Sumpango, is celebrated differently than other areas in Central America with...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20221 min read


Columbus Luxury Travel Launches New Website
Columbus Luxury Travel is pleased to announce the launch of their new website. Browse around and be sure to meet our team! We can't...

Scott Leitch
Jan 19, 20221 min read
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