Kimkim Trip Reviews for Guatemala

4.8
Based on 140 ratings
Read 140 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip to Guatemala on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

Five Star Trip to Guatemala
Guatemala | Jun 4 - Jun 9, 2023

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Tina C.
Friendswood, TX | Reviewed on Jun 11, 2023
Chris was incredibly attentive and insightful when it came to planning the perfect trip for us! He listened to what we wanted, made as many modifications as we asked for (there were many), and he didn't stop until everything was exactly how we wanted it. He also made a last-minute change for us on the timing of one of our hikes and it made a huge difference once we had arrived in Guatemala. We had a minor issue at the airport when we arrived, but eventually found our driver and the rest of... Read more

Chris was incredibly attentive and insightful when it came to planning the perfect trip for us! He listened to what we wanted, made as many modifications as we asked for (there were many), and he didn't stop until everything was exactly how we wanted it. He also made a last-minute change for us on the timing of one of our hikes and it made a huge difference once we had arrived in Guatemala. We had a minor issue at the airport when we arrived, but eventually found our driver and the rest of the trip was absolutely seamless. The boat ride to San Juan and hike with Pablo was incredible. The views were breathtaking, and he and his sidekick were so much fun; we really enjoyed getting to know them. Our guide for the rest of the trip Diana, was just amazing. We feel like she's family now. Highlights in Antigua included a walking tour of the city and hiking the active volcano Pacaya where we roasted marshmallows on the steam coming from the vents on the side of the volcano. Overall, it was a five-star trip with five-star guides, and I would highly recommend Chris and his team to anyone looking to travel to Guatemala. Thank you for the most amazing trip to your beautiful country, we will never forget it!!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Casa Palopo
Panajachel

The views from this hotel were absolutely incredible, although a little rough getting there. The roads are very bumpy and you have to take an additional ATV to get from the lobby up to where the suites are, and then additional walking and stairs to get to the room. It is not wheelchair accessible. The service and food were amazing and the room was extremely clean. There is no AC so it did get a little warm at night, but they did provide us with a fan. Note that if you want access to the infinity pool, you have to book a specific suite, which we did and it was SO worth it. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a five-star experience with access to the infinity pool with the most incredible views of the lake and volcanos.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The views from the top
Staff
They were so accommodating and service was impeccable
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and bed was comfortable
Hotel Casa Santo Domingo
Antigua

This hotel is enormous and just WOW!! It is built into the ruins of a convent that was destroyed in the 1700s. The amount of history and art throughout the hotel is absolutely incredible. There is no AC, but there was a minisplit in our room that provided some circulation of cooler air. The rooms were clean and the bed was very comfortable. There are museums and a church and there is just so much to see in the hotel itself. The food and service was five-star! I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a unique, historical, and five-star hotel experience.

Authenticity & Character
We've never stayed anywhere with this amount of history and art.
Location
Walking distance to many things in town, lots of restaurants and stores
Staff
Service and staff was impeccable
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable
Activity Reviews
Rostro Maya / Indian nose Hike
Rostro Maya / Indian nose Hike
Guatemala

This was so much more than just a hike!! We got to enjoy the incredible views on the boat across the lake, had an enjoyable hike, then a walking tour of San Juan and got to do some shopping before departing on the boat ride back to our hotel. Our guides were wonderful and we really enjoyed our time learning more about them, their culture and Guatemala. They also did a great job helping us take pictures along the way. I'd highly recommend this hike (especially with Pablo)!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pablo, the other guide, the drivers, everyone was wonderful!
Transport
Antigua Historic Walking Tour
Antigua Historic Walking Tour
Antigua

Our guide took us up and down the streets of Antigua for an incredible tour of the highlights of the city. She grew up in Antigua and had lots of interesting facts and history to share. We really enjoyed learning about the city and the sites.

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Iximché Ruins & Transfer to Antigua
Iximché Ruins & Transfer to Antigua
Guatemala

Our guide was of Mayan descent and it was very interesting to learn about their culture and what they do to keep the Mayan culture alive. He was very knowledgeable about the site and spoke very good English. We learned so much about the Mayan people, their history and their traditions. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys learning about the history and culture of places that they travel to, not just touristy things.

Quality of Experience
The guide was really great
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Hobbitenango/Altamira Visits
Hobbitenango/Altamira Visits
Antigua

Altamira was really beautiful and easily accessible with a steep walk. The benches and viewing platform is relatively new so it is really nice. We unfortunately went on a foggy day and couldn't see the volcano much in the background, but would still recommend doing it. Hobbitenango is not what we expected. It was very difficult to get to and even once we parked, it required a lot of incline walking on our already tired knees/legs. There also wasn't much to do there except to take a picture on the floating hand. It's ok for a short trip to walk around and take pictures, but if we had it to do over again, we'd probably have skipped it.

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Pacaya Volcano Hike & Spa Day
Pacaya Volcano Hike & Spa Day
Antigua

The Pacaya volcano hike was such an incredible experience. The hike is moderate and was a bit challenging with a knee issue but we made it! Roasting marshmallows on the side of the volcano where you can feel the heat coming out of the vents is an experience we won't soon forget. Our guide was wonderful and patient with my slow pace. Diana our main guide who stayed with us the whole trip prepared an amazing lunch near the top. Overall, it was a must-do experience for us and it did not disappoint. The spa day was not exactly what we expected and honestly would probably have skipped it had we known. The sauna was very small and extremely hot; after hiking all day, we did not need to be any hotter than we already were. The hot and cold pools was the most enjoyable part and was very relaxing. The massages were not that great and the rooms were very hot, which made it uncomfortable.

Quality of Experience
The hike was 5 stars, the spa is probably 3 stars.
Food
Diana prepared such a delicious lunch on the side of the volcano!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Chris Gwinner
Chris
Chris Gwinner
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Jun 13, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review Tina. I'm glad you and Ted were able to get to know the real Guatemala with our local team. Diana and the rest of the crew had a great time with you and appreciated your positive attitude and energy! Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family, the more people know about Guatemala the better. Thank you again for your business!

Eduardo was very helpful on the planning of o...
Guatemala | May 19 - May 26, 2023

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Mirlam B.
Methuen, MA | Reviewed on May 30, 2023
Eduardo was very helpful on the planning of our trip. We are very thankful of his help and all the help of the driver Arturo as well all the guides , Diana, and Esmeralda. Read more

Eduardo was very helpful on the planning of our trip. We are very thankful of his help and all the help of the driver Arturo as well all the guides , Diana, and Esmeralda.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Camino Real Antigua
Antigua Guatemala

We had a great time at the Camino Real Hotel. People are very caring and helpful there. The rooms are very clean. The food at the restaurant is amazing! I forgot my phone and Fitbit chargers there and they emailed me to let me know. I was so happy to get the chargers back. Arturo the driver was able to pick them up at the Camino Real Hotel and brought them back to the hotel that we were staying at in Guatemala City. We would go back to the Camino Real in a heart beat!!!

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Eco Hotel Uxlabil

We had a terrible experience there. There was a bar close by and the music was very loud. The music didn’t stop until midnight and then the dogs started barking until 4AM. The next day the music started again at 9AM. The lake is beautiful and peaceful but it’s so sad that the loud music ruined our stay there. It seems that they don’t care about the tourists. We won’t ever go back there.

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Jungle Lodge Tikal
Peten

The room was nice clean. Unfortunately the sink was not working properly. The water was not going down. The food at the restaurant was good and the people at the front desk were helpful

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Barcelo
Guatemala City

We had a terrible experience at this hotel. The first night we got there we had to call reception because there was water on the bathroom floor and the toilet was leaking. They said that they will move us to a different room but later told us that there weren’t any rooms available. So they sent someone to fix the toilet but it leaked the next day. We called reception again at 8 PM and someone else came to dried up the floor and put out towels on the floor. Both maintenance guys didn’t know what the problem was. They just kept drying the floor. We had to called reception one more time at 1AM because the noise of the water that was leaking woke us up. At this point they wanted to move us to another room and we said no thank you. We were leaving that day. We won’t ever ever come back to this hotel.

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Activity Reviews
Flor de Ixcaco  weaving process
Flor de Ixcaco weaving process
Guatemala

Delfina was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed this activity very much. The store was very pretty too.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Our driver Arturo was an excellent driver. We enjoyed his company very much.
Guatemala City Tour
Guatemala City Tour
Guatemala

We enjoyed going to the National Palace, Cayala and the market. The only thing is the traffic is terrible.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Sunrise Tour of Tikal National Park
Sunrise Tour of Tikal National Park
Guatemala

Our guide Oliver was very knowledgeable. Our driver Eduardo was very nice too. We enjoyed the sunrise very much. Oliver even let us used his binoculars to see the monkeys.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Eduardo’s van was very comfy. The seats had headrests.
Canopy Tour in Tikal National Park
Canopy Tour in Tikal National Park
Guatemala

Javier and Kevin were very helpful and very nice people.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Scenic Drive to Lake Atitlán
Scenic Drive to Lake Atitlán
Guatemala
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Eduardo Celada
Eduardo
Eduardo Celada
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Jun 14, 2023

Thanks for your comment Mirlam.
Thank you very much for your comment! We are glad that you enjoyed our "Journey in Guatemala", With this feedback you have contributed to better position this service, which is undoubtedly one of the best things you can do in our beautiful country.

I invite you to text me on your next visit to Guatemala to show you other beautiful places in our land of beautiful people.

Thank you for providing value to our service!

Sincerely,
Eduardo

Belize/Guatemala
Guatemala | Apr 7 - Apr 14, 2023

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Heather L.
Warwick, RI | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2023
Our trip to Belize and Guatemala was amazing! Our scuba trips in Belize organized by Ramon's Village Resort were incredible including swimming with sharks, rays, and sea turtles as well as diving for conch for our lunch. Our visit to Tikal in Guatemala will provide life long memories. Esmerelda, our guide, did a fantastic job leading us around Lake Atitlan and Antigua providing outstanding insight and history of the regions and Guatemala as whole, not too mention assisting us when our... Read more

Our trip to Belize and Guatemala was amazing! Our scuba trips in Belize organized by Ramon's Village Resort were incredible including swimming with sharks, rays, and sea turtles as well as diving for conch for our lunch. Our visit to Tikal in Guatemala will provide life long memories. Esmerelda, our guide, did a fantastic job leading us around Lake Atitlan and Antigua providing outstanding insight and history of the regions and Guatemala as whole, not too mention assisting us when our Spanish wasn't quite up to the task particulary with the lunch and dinner menus. We can't say enough about our experience and would highly recommend this itinerary as a family trip with teenagers.

Local specialist: Chris Gwinner
Chris
Chris Gwinner
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Apr 28, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review Heather. I'm glad your family was able to experience Belize and Guatemala with our local team. Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family, the more people know about our region the better. Hope to see you back again soon, cheers!

Guatemala: Semana Santa and So Much More
Guatemala | Apr 3 - Apr 10, 2023

Theresa
Theresa G.
Marietta, GA | Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023
My husband and I booked our trip to Guatemala for Holy Week. We specifically chose this week to view the processions and street carpets that are present during Holy Week. Our itinerary began with a trip to Tikal National Park. We visited the Mayan Temples and learned a great deal about the ancient Mayan civilization. We climbed a few of the temples , walked the complex , and connected with many facets of nature. Our guide, Oliverio was knowledgeable and very personable. He explained... Read more

My husband and I booked our trip to Guatemala for Holy Week. We specifically chose this week to view the processions and street carpets that are present during Holy Week. Our itinerary began with a trip to Tikal National Park. We visited the Mayan Temples and learned a great deal about the ancient Mayan civilization. We climbed a few of the temples , walked the complex , and connected with many facets of nature. Our guide, Oliverio was knowledgeable and very personable. He explained ancient customs, sacred rites, and ceremonies. From there we traveled to Lake Atitlan to get a better view of the volcanoes. We participated in the village tours, shopped at the local markets, and witnessed the religious preparations being made for Easter Sunday. The remainder of our trip was spent in Antigua. We watched many of the processions on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of Holy Week. We walked through many of the streets and watched as many of the local Guatemalans prepared the colorful street carpets. One of the highlights of our stay in Antigua was the Antigua Walking Tour. Our guide, Maribel was delightful. She was informative, humorous, and very pleasant. We explored the historic landmarks and churches. Maribel explained many of the Mayan customs and traditions. We also visited a jade factory where we learned about the mining and colors of jade. Later that evening, we participated in a Guatemalan Cooking Class. There were 12 adults in the group and each of us were assigned a different task in preparing the meal. This group effort allowed us to engage in conversation and fellowship throughout the cooking process. At the end of the class, we sat down on the roof top to enjoy the meal. The sunset and the volcanoes provided the perfect backdrop for this meal. On our last full day in Antigua, we made the most of the day by participating in a bike tour around Almolonga Valley. We rode through suburban villages and stopped to visit churches, colonial ruins, a chocolate factory and a wine factory. Willy was our guide and he was most patient when we needed to take a break. There are a few hills on this scenic ride and at the midway point of this ride, we needed to walk our bike and take a few minutes to recoup. Willy provided clear safety protocols for the operation of the bike and remaining safe on the road. Willy answered all of our questions and shared many interesting details. It was fun to spend three hours with Willy on this tour. The Casa Antigua Hotel was centrally located and the courtyard was quaint. The staff was friendly and helpful. However, the rooms were very outdated. The décor was old and the rooms needed painting. There were no screens on the windows, and the towels were dingy and frayed. If I had seen the inside of the rooms prior to the trip, I would have opted for another hotel. We enjoyed our stay at Jungle Lodge Tikal and San Buenaventura Hotel. My husband and I enjoyed this trip and am glad that we decided to visit Guatemala. Eduardo did a great job with the logistics and we were moved from point to point without any difficulty. The final itinerary met our expectations and the activities did not disappoint. Eduardo provided great suggestions for activities and we were able to travel around different parts of Guatemala in our week long stay.

Local specialist: Eduardo Celada
Eduardo
Eduardo Celada
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Apr 21, 2023

Thank you very much for your comment! We are glad that you enjoyed our Journey in Guatemala" program, it is one of the favorites of our clients!
we invite you to text me on your next visit to Guatemala to show you other beautiful places in our land of beautiful people.

Thank you for had taken this tour and providing value to our service!

Sincerely,
Eduardo

Wow, what an incredible trip!!
Guatemala | Mar 30 - Apr 6, 2023

Kelly
Kelly C.
South Jordan, UT | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2023
Wow, what an incredible trip!! Eduardo was so wonderful to work with, very knowledgable and easy to communicate with. We absolutely loved our itinerary, he picked really fun places to visit and things to do. Everything went smoothly, from our transportation to accommodations to tours. I never felt nervous or anxious, and that's saying a lot coming from me. I loved our personal driver, personal tour guide, and even a private boat for the lake tour. Incredible!
We LOVED our tour guide,...
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Wow, what an incredible trip!! Eduardo was so wonderful to work with, very knowledgable and easy to communicate with. We absolutely loved our itinerary, he picked really fun places to visit and things to do. Everything went smoothly, from our transportation to accommodations to tours. I never felt nervous or anxious, and that's saying a lot coming from me. I loved our personal driver, personal tour guide, and even a private boat for the lake tour. Incredible!
We LOVED our tour guide, Esmerelda, who was above and beyond our expectations. She was professional, knowledgeable, kind and polite, and so much fun! We felt like she was our new best friend. Esme knew all the best places to eat and visit. I was never confused as to what we were doing or where we were going too. She was always ready to help us out of boats, take photos, show us how to pay, or point out cool landmarks. I was impressed with her ability to switch between Spanish and English easily. At the end of trip, we were so sorry to have to say goodbye.
I was also especially impressed by our driver, Antonio, who also became a good friend. He was friendly, a safe and reliable driver, and very concerned for our wellbeing. He kept us laughing with his jokes and stories. We felt spoiled that we had our own personal driver for the whole trip, and someone who was so respectful and helped us with our big, heavy bags, too. Esmerelda and Antonio are truly special people. We're so lucky to have had them for our trip.
I've never had such a well-planned, easy international trip. I felt relaxed and at ease the entire time, loved all the places we visited, was obsessed with our hotel in Lake Atitlan, and fell in love with Guatemalan and all the people we met. I can't wait to visit again!

Local specialist: Eduardo Celada
Eduardo
Eduardo Celada
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Apr 17, 2023

thank you for all your words. Hope you can spread th word about your experience in Guatemala!!

Incredible trip to Guatemala during Holy Week!
Guatemala | Apr 1 - Apr 8, 2023

Rebecca
Rebecca H.
Bethesda, MD | Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023
I can't say enough good things about this trip and experience! Catherina did a wonderful job planning a week in Guatemala with an itinerary that was customized for our needs. We were traveling with our 5-year-old daughter, so we needed to plan a lot of interactive activities that would keep a kindergartener engaged. Catherina went above and beyond. Every day we had something exciting on the agenda - hiking an active volcano, ziplining through the jungle, making chocolate by hand, visiting a... Read more

I can't say enough good things about this trip and experience! Catherina did a wonderful job planning a week in Guatemala with an itinerary that was customized for our needs. We were traveling with our 5-year-old daughter, so we needed to plan a lot of interactive activities that would keep a kindergartener engaged. Catherina went above and beyond. Every day we had something exciting on the agenda - hiking an active volcano, ziplining through the jungle, making chocolate by hand, visiting a goat farm and eating cheese with the owner of the farm... The highlight was getting to participate in creating an alfombra (Holy Week sawdust "carpet" for religious processions) with Catherina, her family, and members of the community, which was an opportunity that Catherina created especially for us. That was so special and something we will always remember! We also need to talk about how incredible our guide Esteban (Catherina's brother) was. Esteban was with us all week and made sure our entire stay in Guatemala was fun, easy, and smooth. Esteban is simply the nicest guy and we had a ton of fun with him. He was so great with our daughter and was a blast to talk to, answering all my questions about Guatemala and helping us work on our Spanish. I would 100% recommend Kimkim, Catherina, and Esteban to anyone considering a trip to Guatemala!!!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Casa Santo Domingo
Antigua

One of the most unique and gorgeous hotels I've ever stayed in. The architecture of the hotel, built into the ruins of a 500 year old monastery, is jaw-dropping. Wonderful service, great breakfasts, and a fabulous pool. Can't recommend highly enough.

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Hotel Atitlán
Panajachel

Stunning location on the shores of Lake Atitlan surrounded by beautiful gardens. Nice pool with an infinity jacuzzi overlooking the lake. The rooms are a little small and dark and feel kind of dated, but otherwise this is a fantastic place to stay.

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The Westin Camino Real, Guatemala
Guatemala City

It's fine. It's a big chain hotel so you aren't getting any local character or boutique services. The rooms are exactly what you'd expect. The pool is nice but tends to be very crowded and chaotic. The restaurants are good but overpriced.

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Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Apr 17, 2023
My lovely Rebecca, we are very happy so blessed with having the opportunity to meet you and create all these surprises as our biggest passion is to print memorable experiences. We are honored knowing that we commited our goal along your stay, we first designed with our hearts to later see your family enjoying and that was simply the best gift ever. We appreciate so much your accommodation reviews and will definitely keep it in mind as a reference. Thank you for trusting and choosing us,... Read more

My lovely Rebecca, we are very happy so blessed with having the opportunity to meet you and create all these surprises as our biggest passion is to print memorable experiences. We are honored knowing that we commited our goal along your stay, we first designed with our hearts to later see your family enjoying and that was simply the best gift ever.

We appreciate so much your accommodation reviews and will definitely keep it in mind as a reference.

Thank you for trusting and choosing us, you will always have a family in Guatemala and we are more than happy to extend our family experiences throughout Central & South America.

All our love and best wishes to you KEEP ENJOYING, GROWING, LOVING!

Rewarding local experiences
Guatemala | Mar 25 - Apr 2, 2023

Josie
Josie L.
New Zealand | Reviewed on Apr 11, 2023
Catherina put together a great trip for us and was very responsive to our feedback and worked super hard to give us a unique trip within budget. JJ our guide was helpful, friendly and able to accomodate small changes in plans along the way. Thanks for hooking us up with Go Wild for the Acentenago trip. They were great and it was awesome to know we were supporting the local Acentenago community Read more

Catherina put together a great trip for us and was very responsive to our feedback and worked super hard to give us a unique trip within budget. JJ our guide was helpful, friendly and able to accomodate small changes in plans along the way. Thanks for hooking us up with Go Wild for the Acentenago trip. They were great and it was awesome to know we were supporting the local Acentenago community

Hotel Review
El Recreo
Lanquin

Great hotel but a little out of Lanquin which meant we didn’t get to see the town itself. Rooms were tidy, but basic

Authenticity & Character
Location
Somewhere more central so that we could look around the town
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Ram Tzul Trekking
Ram Tzul Trekking
Guatemala

This was a good activity to do to break up a long trip. However, the waterfall itself was not that impressive and there were not many orchids. This was an ok thing to do, but would not necessarily recommend

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and knowledgeable
Transport
Semuc Champey
Semuc Champey
Guatemala

Walk was good and the pools beautiful and lots of fun. The experience of riding in on the back of the truck also added to the experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Driving on the back of the truck was fun and made the trip feel more authentic
Acatenango overnight
Acatenango overnight
Guatemala

The hike was hard but the journey was well managed with regular breaks. The base camp site was great and Benjamin made amazing hot chocolate. The small group format was awesome, glad we weren’t with one of the bigger companies

Quality of Experience
Great product and well executed.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Benjamin was so helpful and provided excellent service. Once he found that we enjoyed running down the loose dirt he found more sections and then ran in front clearing the path when the kids were running down the hill at the end of the hike
Transport
Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Apr 12, 2023
My dear Josie, I'm so happy that we were able to print a great experience for your family trip because our goal goes beyond sharing our love for Central American destinations, but to create a real impact in both lives, yours as explorers and in our communities, we believe that when life can be felt, smelled, heard, tasted from other cultures then our human experience allows us to grow and cultivate love for this global community as a whole,so when reading that you liked the fact of... Read more

My dear Josie,

I'm so happy that we were able to print a great experience for your family trip because our goal goes beyond sharing our love for Central American destinations, but to create a real impact in both lives, yours as explorers and in our communities, we believe that when life can be felt, smelled, heard, tasted from other cultures then our human experience allows us to grow and cultivate love for this global community as a whole,so when reading that you liked the fact of supporting local community instead of the big companies I immediately knew... MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

Thank you so much again, your trust means everything to us and we would love to explore together in the near future maybe Belize or Colombia ^_^ you tell us.

Keep in mind that your Latin Family will be here from now on and forever, stay safe.

Best trip and best tour group ever!!
Guatemala | Mar 30 - Apr 6, 2023

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Jenny C.
South Salt Lake, UT | Reviewed on Apr 09, 2023
My trip to Guatemala was amazing. I honestly didn’t expect it be so fantastic. I’m not a big traveler so I just went with knowing what I was told. Eduardo setup a great itinerary for me with what I had in mind in Antigua and lake Atitlan. Our driver Antonio and guide Esmerelda were so personable, friendly, caring and communicative. I didn’t realize how private our group would be it was Que fancy!! They All really felt like family when touring with them. So much fun and one of the best trips... Read more

My trip to Guatemala was amazing. I honestly didn’t expect it be so fantastic. I’m not a big traveler so I just went with knowing what I was told. Eduardo setup a great itinerary for me with what I had in mind in Antigua and lake Atitlan. Our driver Antonio and guide Esmerelda were so personable, friendly, caring and communicative. I didn’t realize how private our group would be it was Que fancy!! They All really felt like family when touring with them. So much fun and one of the best trips I’ve taken. I recommend this tour group when visiting Guatemala! You won’t regret it, for us, our trip went smoothly and we will be back again!

Hotel Reviews
Casa del Mundo
Lake Atitlán

So beautiful and staff was super friendly and courteous

Authenticity & Character
Location
Everything was amazing and great great staff
Staff
So fun and friendly and curtious
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa Antigua
Antigua

So fun and friendly and beautiful

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Staff was so fun and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Eduardo Celada
Eduardo
Eduardo Celada
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Apr 13, 2023

Thank you very much Jenny for your words to our program. We have no doubt you had a great experience with our guide and driver. I will pass this review to them so they can be aware of the good job they have done.

Be sure to spread the word with friends and family so perhaps we can be an option for a future trip!!

Cheers,
Eduardo

I really can't say enough amazing things abou...
Guatemala | Dec 25 - Jan 1, 2023

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Kelsey S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 02, 2023
I really can't say enough amazing things about Cathy and the whole team at Columbus Tours! They were so knowledgable about the culture and history of Guatemala. They were professional and made all of our excursions so fun. It was such a gift that we were able to learn from them and travel with them to Lake Atitlan, Antigua, and Pacaya Volcano. This team made our trip! Absolutely would recommend them to anyone! Read more

I really can't say enough amazing things about Cathy and the whole team at Columbus Tours! They were so knowledgable about the culture and history of Guatemala. They were professional and made all of our excursions so fun. It was such a gift that we were able to learn from them and travel with them to Lake Atitlan, Antigua, and Pacaya Volcano. This team made our trip! Absolutely would recommend them to anyone!

Activity Review
Pacaya Volcano Hike & Picnic
Pacaya Volcano Hike & Picnic
Guatemala

This hike was so much fun! We roasted marshmallows in a crater and enjoyed the entire hike.

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Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Apr 12, 2023

My lovely Kelsey,

The universe works with such a perfect pace and we are extremely grateful to life for having the blessing of meeting you.

Thank you sincerely for trusting and choosing us, you now on have a Family here that will always be for you, we will continue discovering, exploring and growing together.

Mission accomplished .

Magical Guatemalan experience
Guatemala | Mar 14 - Mar 29, 2023

Kirk
Kirk M.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023
Our guide, Esteban, was incredible. From the moment he picked us up at the airport until he dropped us off 2 weeks later, we felt incredibly safe and well cared for. Esteban was very engaging with our children and had each of us excited for the adventures ahead with his delightfully enthusiastic daily greetings. His passion for his country shone through with everything we did and his knowledge of Guatemalan and Mayan history is exceptional! The entire team at Columbus made us feel more... Read more

Our guide, Esteban, was incredible. From the moment he picked us up at the airport until he dropped us off 2 weeks later, we felt incredibly safe and well cared for. Esteban was very engaging with our children and had each of us excited for the adventures ahead with his delightfully enthusiastic daily greetings. His passion for his country shone through with everything we did and his knowledge of Guatemalan and Mayan history is exceptional! The entire team at Columbus made us feel more like family than clients. I would highly recommend this company.

Hotel Review
Hotel Villa Caribe
Livingston

Excellent food and entertainment! Great pool. Friendly and helpful staff

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Activity Review
Villages Around Lake Atitlán by Boat
Villages Around Lake Atitlán by Boat
Guatemala

Unique opportunity to see authentic Mayan tradition and lifestyle. Opportunities to support local families and to purchase beautiful, unique textiles.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Esteban’s respect for and understanding of Mayan culture
Transport
Iguana was our boat driver. Super happy and pleasant guy!
Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Apr 12, 2023

Kirk!
Thank you very much, we love the time we share. We deeply appreciate your trust and preference.

We are faithful in what life will bring to your beautiful family, we know this because the strongest bonds are built on the road, especially when traveling around the globe.

Please give Kate and your boys a huge hug and keep enjoying \0/ keep in mind and heart that from now on and forever you have a Latin Family.

Very well planned trip. Exactly what I was lo...
Guatemala | Mar 18 - Mar 26, 2023

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Jay O.
Burlington, KY | Reviewed on Mar 27, 2023
Very well planned trip. Exactly what I was looking for. Activities I requested with local insight in to where to go, where to stay and what to do. Read more

Very well planned trip. Exactly what I was looking for. Activities I requested with local insight in to where to go, where to stay and what to do.

Hotel Review
Casa del Mundo
Lake Atitlán
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Eduardo Celada
Eduardo
Eduardo Celada
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Apr 09, 2023

Thank you for all this feedback, we have no doubt that this will help us to get more folks interested in this route which is impressive.

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review, about Guatemala and Old Town Outffitters!!
I'm highly glad you had a great time on the Program activities you and I built for this unforgettable tour. It is very helpful to know that you had a great time with our team guiding you around the country. Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family, the more people know about Guatemala the better. Hope to see you back again soon, cheers!

Guatemala Trip
Guatemala | Feb 18 - Feb 28, 2023

Victoria
Victoria C.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Mar 05, 2023
If I could give a 10 star I would. The Columbus Guatemala tour team deserves that and much more. They went above and beyond to ensure our trip and experience was memorable, and they succeeded. Starting with Catharine managing the logistics of our trip and selecting beautiful hotels for us. She showed such care for our needs and was flexible to our requests.
Our trip involved a visit to Tikal, Antigua Guatemala, Atitlan and Chichicastenango, and our goal was to learn our Mayan history...
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If I could give a 10 star I would. The Columbus Guatemala tour team deserves that and much more. They went above and beyond to ensure our trip and experience was memorable, and they succeeded. Starting with Catharine managing the logistics of our trip and selecting beautiful hotels for us. She showed such care for our needs and was flexible to our requests.
Our trip involved a visit to Tikal, Antigua Guatemala, Atitlan and Chichicastenango, and our goal was to learn our Mayan history and culture. Our tour in Peten was awesome due to the knowledge of our guide Carlos. He shared so much information about Tikal history and surrounding ruins. Our visit to Antigua and Iximche with our guide JJ was terrific and fun. He was the best! He really made us feel at home. JJ was very attentive, offering tips and asking for our food preferences and took us to great restaurants. We enjoy great food and love the coffee. Thanks JJ!
Our trip to Atitlan and Chichicastenango was very interesting and full of history. We have traveled to different countries in Europe and Asia and although we have enjoyed each trip and learned a lot, our trip to Guatemala was very special due to all the care and attention Columbus team provided us. From the drivers to the guides and logistics team, we felt safe and were able to focus on enjoying our trip. I HIGHLY recommend Columbus Tour team.

Activity Review
Tikal Maya Ruin
Tikal Maya Ruin
Guatemala

Tikal was beautiful and the month of February offered the perfect weather. To my surprise, no mosquitoes and low humidity. The time spent with our guide in the park was sufficient and the food at the restaurant in the part was outstanding. The restaurant was situated in an open area where we were able to enjoy the nature while enjoying the food.

Quality of Experience
We loved everthing
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was awesome
Transport
Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Mar 27, 2023

Victoria!!!
Mi querida Victoria THANK YOU! We are greateful for sharing time and such wonderful experiences with you, we will always be here for you remember you have extra family now and Guatemala will always welcome you with tons of love.
We wish to see your smiles soon and share great coffee again.

Deeply appreciate you.

Just got back from an amazing trip to Guatema...
Guatemala | Feb 16 - Feb 26, 2023

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Malin F.
Chesapeake, VA | Reviewed on Mar 04, 2023

Just got back from an amazing trip to Guatemala. Eduardo helped us greatly with the itinerary and how to get the most out of our trip. We were able to get everything on our wishlist thanks to him.
Our guide Willy was great and has so much knowledge. Our driver Antonio took us safely between the different cities/ villages we visited , always on time. Guatemala is a beautiful country and there is so much fun to do and see, highly recommend.

Local specialist: Eduardo Celada
Eduardo
Eduardo Celada
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Mar 06, 2023

Hola Malin,
Thanks for your feedback I'm highly glad you had a great time on the Program activities you and I built for this unforgettable tour. It is very helpful to know that you had a great time with our team guiding you around the country. Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family, the more people know about Guatemala the better. Hope to see you back again soon, cheers!

3 weeks visiting Guatemala
Guatemala | Jan 21 - Feb 13, 2023

Solomon
Solomon F.
Canada | Reviewed on Feb 21, 2023
Our driver/guide Esteban did a great job bringing us safely from destination to destination while explaining what we would do and see at the various places we visited. Highlights of our trip were:
Semuc Champey
Tikal
Rio Dulce
Antigua
Pacaya Volcano
Lake Atitlan
All in all it was a great vacation, We did a lot of walking hiking and sightseeing. Getting to understand the Mayan culture is something we really appreciated. We were happy to see how weaving is still very much part of the...
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Our driver/guide Esteban did a great job bringing us safely from destination to destination while explaining what we would do and see at the various places we visited. Highlights of our trip were:
Semuc Champey
Tikal
Rio Dulce
Antigua
Pacaya Volcano
Lake Atitlan
All in all it was a great vacation, We did a lot of walking hiking and sightseeing. Getting to understand the Mayan culture is something we really appreciated. We were happy to see how weaving is still very much part of the Guatemalan culture. As my wife is an amateur ceramist, she was very happy to visit a Ceramic production studio in the Lake Atitlan area.

Hotel Reviews
Casa Q'eqchi'
Cobán

We had a fabulous experience at this hotel. We were greeted by the owner who was very kind and made sure we had a great experience. The room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great - we felt like we were at a friends house on vacation.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Santo Tomás
Chichicastenango

our room facing the courtyard was a bit humid and dark. Not a great experience for us.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pensión Bonifaz
Quetzaltenango

Hotel is in a great location, comfortable and clean.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hyatt Centric Guatemala City
Ciudad de Guatemala

Modern hotel in a good, safe location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Candelaria Lodge
Coban

Beautiful property with excellent location near caves. One of the hotel gardeners served as our guide to the caves we were able to walk to from the hotel. The caves were quite impressive and definitely worth visiting. As many other places we visited in Guatemala we were the only tourists doing the tour and had the place to ourselves. Staff were all very friendly and food was good. Room was adequate.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Jungle Lodge Tikal
Peten

Food was very good as well as the service and staff. We were quite comfortable considering you are in the jungle.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nanajuana
Rio Dulce

Very nice property but a bit dated. Staff was very friendly and food was good.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa Encantada
Antiigua

We had a very nice room and staff was excellent but we ended up asking to move to a sister hotel because the room we were given was facing the street and too noisy for our liking. We moved to the Pensativo Hotel as an upgrade which was around the corner from the Casa Encantada. We were very happy there.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Casa Palopo
Panajachel

Very nice hotel with great staff and very good food. The only problem we found was that the price was excessive for Guatemala.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa del Mundo
Lake Atitlán

This was a great hotel with an impressive location, great staff and good food. You need to be in decent shape to handle all the stairs at this hotel built on a cliff. Lots of character and great atmosphere.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tikal Maya Ruin
Tikal Maya Ruin
Guatemala

Site was very well maintained and impressive.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Semuc Champey
Semuc Champey
Guatemala

This is a beautiful location and well worth the visit. We brought our bathing suits and enjoyed the water.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Aguateca Mayan Site
Aguateca Mayan Site
Guatemala

This is a nice site but maintenance could be better. It was a hard trek to get there. We did the longer harder round trip from the river, but saw that other people used a more simple route.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guatemala City Tour
Guatemala City Tour
Guatemala

We visited several parts of the city and got a good feel of its character.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ram Tzul Trekking
Ram Tzul Trekking
Guatemala

We enjoyed having a chance to get out and hike to a very nice waterfall. I would recommend this hike.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Uaxactún
Uaxactún
Guatemala

After seeing Tikal we were surprised to see the lack of tourists here. Certainly not as impressive in size or maintenance but nonetheless worthwhile seeing. Near the Uaxactun site we visited a small village which was interesting to see.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rio Dulce Boat Tour
Rio Dulce Boat Tour
Guatemala

We enjoyed this boat tour. Spectacular nature and lots of birds.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Quiriguá Archaeological Site
Quiriguá Archaeological Site
Guatemala

Very interesting site to visit.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Leisure Time in Antigua Guatemala
Leisure Time in Antigua Guatemala
Antigua

We liked the feel and character of Antigua. Safe walking around. We visited local markets and had a nice lunch at a cafe.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
As this was our own leisure time, there was no guide, drivers or staff.
Transport
Actually we walked on our own.
Walk Antigua Like a Local
Walk Antigua Like a Local
Antigua

Antigua is a charming, clean and safe city with lots of character. Our guide gave us a great tour by foot.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pacaya Volcano Hike & Picnic
Pacaya Volcano Hike & Picnic
Guatemala

Hiking to the volcano was a lot of fun and impressive as the site and views keep changing as you get closer. Amazing to see all the lava rivers and stone formations.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Natural Hot Springs Santa Teresita
Natural Hot Springs Santa Teresita
Guatemala

We enjoyed the spa, massage and sauna and pools. Great experience.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tecpán Trekking Downhill
Tecpán Trekking Downhill
Guatemala

Our guide Alex was great. We visited his family and enjoyed his grandmothers baked buns. We also got a chance to watch local women weaving. This hike is a spectacular way to see the magnificent Lake Atitlan.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Villages Around Lake Atitlán by Boat
Villages Around Lake Atitlán by Boat
Guatemala

We enjoyed seeing San Juan La Laguna with its colourful arts scene. We walked up to the viewing platform with impressive views. Lots of tourists and locals visiting here. We then went to San Pedro La Laguna where we had a nice lunch.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Kayaking in Lake Atitlán
Kayaking in Lake Atitlán
Guatemala

It was fun kayaking on Lake Atitlan. It was a relatively calm day and we enjoyed the experience paddling around the lake for an hour.

Quality of Experience
Cooking Class with Local Family
Cooking Class with Local Family
Guatemala

We had a great experience learning how to cook a traditional Mayan meal, called Pepian. This was done on a wood stove which brings added flavour to the food.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Maya  Sauna
Maya Sauna
Guatemala

It was quite a different type of experience compared to a what you know of modern saunas. First a wood fire is started to heat the side wall and then once inside you add water to the hot surfaces to get the heat and steam going. Afterwards we got to use a shower which was next to the sauna. We were supplied with clean towels as well as soap.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Chichicastenango Mayan Market
Visit Chichicastenango Mayan Market
Guatemala

This is quite a colourful and very large market. Few tourists compared to all the locals shopping.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
San Francisco el Alto
San Francisco el Alto
Guatemala

This was a worthwhile market to visit. Interesting to see all the animals being sold. Also had many previously owned items as well as new items you would see in a local market.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Villages Around Quetzaltenango
Villages Around Quetzaltenango
Guatemala

Visited an interesting colourful cemetery where you can also see Mayan traditional ceremonies. We enjoyed walking around and seeing the sites.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Georginas Hot Springs
Georginas Hot Springs
Guatemala

Site was very interesting to see and use the hot spring facilities. Main restaurant was under renovations but we were able to have a nice meal at the smaller cafeteria.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
San Andrés Xecúl
San Andrés Xecúl
Guatemala

We walked from the town to the Church which is extremely interesting as it is unique being decorated on the exterior with naive art.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Dec 02, 2023
Dear Sol & Celine, Sharing our Culture and Worldview with you was definitely fantastic and extraordinary. We appreciate your time and your energy, as our goal has always been to exceed expectations we deeply appreciate every feeling and thought expressed, we will be redesigning some of the activities described that need it. The Team of Columbus Guatemala Travel wishes the best of the best since life to us is an enless journey and learning process. We hope to see you soon and be your local... Read more

Dear Sol & Celine,

Sharing our Culture and Worldview with you was definitely fantastic and extraordinary. We appreciate your time and your energy, as our goal has always been to exceed expectations we deeply appreciate every feeling and thought expressed, we will be redesigning some of the activities described that need it.

The Team of Columbus Guatemala Travel wishes the best of the best since life to us is an enless journey and learning process. We hope to see you soon and be your local companion throughout Belize, Costa Rica or very soon Mexico, Colombia, Argentina. Simply choose the next destination.

They were simply amazing. What a great trip
Guatemala | Oct 28 - Nov 7, 2022

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Dana C.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Feb 08, 2023

They were simply amazing. What a great trip

Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Feb 09, 2023

Dear Dana,

Thank you so much, what a way to describe us! You are amazing too, we are extremely grateful for meeting you guys. We will always keep in touch, you have friends and family forever in Guatemala.

A Memorable Two Weeks in Guatemala and Belize
Guatemala | Dec 31 - Jan 15, 2023

Simone
Simone B.
Brooklyn, NY | Reviewed on Jan 25, 2023
I can't say enough positive things about our trip to Guatemala and Belize. Eduardo did a fantastic job organizing everything. We loved the itinerary he prepared which was a perfect mix of activity and relaxation. He came to meet us in person when we first arrived and was constantly in touch throughout our trip to ensure everything was running smoothly. Our local guides and drivers were wonderful. Esmeralda and Jonathan took amazing care of us in Guatemala. Two beautiful countries with so much... Read more

I can't say enough positive things about our trip to Guatemala and Belize. Eduardo did a fantastic job organizing everything. We loved the itinerary he prepared which was a perfect mix of activity and relaxation. He came to meet us in person when we first arrived and was constantly in touch throughout our trip to ensure everything was running smoothly. Our local guides and drivers were wonderful. Esmeralda and Jonathan took amazing care of us in Guatemala. Two beautiful countries with so much to see and do and highly recommend Eduardo to anyone looking at planning a trip there. Lake Atitlan, Antigua, and Tikal were highlights of Guatemala. We also went to Semuc Champey which took some expert planning by Eduardo to make happen but we're so glad did. Travelling to the highlands of Guatemala we got to see a different side of the country and it is a spectacular place. The ATM caves in Belize was an experience I'll never forget and Caye Caulker was the perfect place for us to wind down after such an adventure!

Local specialist: Eduardo Celada
Eduardo
Eduardo Celada
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Jan 26, 2023

Thank you very much Simone and Olivier for your comment! We are glad that you enjoyed our "Journey and adventure trips in Guatemala" program, it is one of the favorites of our clients! And today you have contributed to better position this service, which is undoubtedly one of the best things you can do in our beautiful country.

I invite you to text me on your next visit to Guatemala to show you other beautiful places in our land of beautiful people.

Thank you for being a high-level Client and providing value to our service!

Sincerely,
Eduardo

Eduard Was Able to Accommodate Last Minute Changes
Guatemala | Dec 24 - Jan 4, 2023

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Li K.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Jan 10, 2023
I especially appreciated that Eduardo was able to make last minute changes for us. Due to the major storm in Dec 2022, our flight from the US to Belize City was delayed one day. Thus, we had to begin our trip on Day 2 of our itinerary, instead of Day 1. Eduardo arranged for us to be picked up a day late, and got us quickly caught up to our Day 2 itinerary, which required him to adjust the pick up time for 3 drivers. Had we booked this trip on our own... we would have had a problem rearranging... Read more

I especially appreciated that Eduardo was able to make last minute changes for us. Due to the major storm in Dec 2022, our flight from the US to Belize City was delayed one day. Thus, we had to begin our trip on Day 2 of our itinerary, instead of Day 1. Eduardo arranged for us to be picked up a day late, and got us quickly caught up to our Day 2 itinerary, which required him to adjust the pick up time for 3 drivers. Had we booked this trip on our own... we would have had a problem rearranging our pick up times. We had Pablo as our guide for the half day bike ride in Antigua and Pablo has a wonderful personality and was patient with our 12 year old. We appreciated having Pablo. Our trip didn't have any hiccups. All the drivers/guides were either on time or early and we had maybe 10 different times/days to meet up. Don't be shy about getting Eduardo's WhatsApp chat info BEFORE you depart for your trip. He'll be super responsive on WhatsApp.

Hotel Reviews
Jungle Lodge Tikal
Peten

For some reason, our hotel room did not have hot water. And for the bed, we each got one sheet as the cover. And the windows actually didn't close all the way. It was December and we all had to sleep in our street clothes and I had to use my jacket as my cover. Just make sure you have warm PJs and a warm coat to cover yourself, and probably skip the shower until your next hotel.

Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Having hot water in the shower. Having a bedcover on the bed, and not just one thin sheet as the cover.
Hotel San Jorge
Antigua

This one looked okay from the outside, but inside the room, it was really old. Bed was uncomfortable, sheets were clean, but the blanket and bed cover were old and worn. They need to replace all their beds and beddings. The towels were nice though. The location was very convenient. The breakfast was kinda sad. The staff were lovely, but the breakfast was just so so.

Location
Close to downtown.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
They should consider replacing all their beds and bed covers. When you go to a hotel, you just want to sleep comfortably.
Jan's Hotel
Caye Caulker

Surprisingly, this hotel was simple, yet just right. The beds were comfortable, the shower was strong and the staff was helpful. We got picked up by a staff from the Ferry and he was helpful.

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Ramon's Village Resort
San Pedro

This was a nice resort. There was a restaurant onsite, and there's also a pier onsite where you can book any water activities (fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving) when you are there so you don't have to worry about booking months in advance for the activities. We booked a half day fishing trip and a fisherman (Tino) picked us up in a boat and took us to maybe 4 spots to fish. We caught about 15 or 20 fish, and took 4 with us when we left. He gutted the 4 fish and we brought it to the resort restaurant where for $10 per person (there were 3 of us) they cooked the fish, and gave us rice/salad as sides. It was a wonderful experience to eat your own catch. The hotel will pick you up at the ferry and drop you off when you depart. We also rented a golf cart for 3 hours from the hotel to drive around the island. Beware, there were lots of mosquitos in our hotel room though! We had to kill about 3-4 mosquitos each night before we went to bed.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Explore Tikal National Park
Explore Tikal National Park
San Ignacio

This was the jewel of the trip. Our guide was super knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Antigua Walking Tour
Antigua Walking Tour
Guatemala
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide, Pablo was very patient and answered my many many questions.
Transport
Transport was via our foot!
Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Class
Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Class
Antigua

This was a shared experience with another couple. We thoroughly enjoyed our cooking and eating experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Valley Ride - Bicycle Tour of Antigua's Villages, Farms, and Ruins
Valley Ride - Bicycle Tour of Antigua's Villages, Farms, and Ruins
Antigua

We had a good time on this trip, though it got scary whenever we had to ride on the main roads with many trucks and cars.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Snorkeling Tour in the Belize Barrier Reef
Snorkeling Tour in the Belize Barrier Reef
Caye Caulker

This snorkel trip to the Hol Chan departed from Caye Caulker, which was pretty far. I think if the visitors are also saying in San Pedro, then it would be a shorter distance to travel from San Pedro to the Hol Chan reserve for snorkeling.

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Local specialist: Eduardo Celada
Eduardo
Eduardo Celada
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Jan 25, 2023

Thank you very much Li,
We are absolutely happy to hear you enjoyed your trip with us. My stuff and I did our best to provide unique experiences in Guatemala and we love to hear that we fulfilled our Target.

We hope you can spread the word with friends and relatives and have more people coming from your side.

Until next time!
Eduardo

Catherina and her team were very welcoming, h...
Guatemala | Dec 26 - Jan 1, 2023

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Elena G.
Brandon, FL | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2023
Catherina and her team were very welcoming, helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating. We had a fantastic time and felt completely at ease with their guidance. Every aspect of our trip exceeded our expectations! I would highly recommend Catherina and Columbus Guatemala Travel. They made our vacation run smoothly from transportation to guides, to tours, everything was perfect! Read more

Catherina and her team were very welcoming, helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating. We had a fantastic time and felt completely at ease with their guidance. Every aspect of our trip exceeded our expectations! I would highly recommend Catherina and Columbus Guatemala Travel. They made our vacation run smoothly from transportation to guides, to tours, everything was perfect!

Hotel Reviews
Villa Colonial
Antigua
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lomas de Tzununá
Tzununá
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Jan 04, 2023

My dear Elena, we are very grateful for being able to share time with you. We only wish the best for you and your lovely family.
Columbus Guatemala Travel will always be with wide-open arms and I will be more than happy to give you a huge hug again.
Our purpose in life is to make your experience extraordinary and all of our team members are very excited to read your kind words, thank you.

Maya at its best. A Must for everyone.
Guatemala | Nov 16 - Nov 27, 2022

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Alexander p.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022
the trip was very easy to book and very flexible to custom requests. Driving distances were tough especially going to Honduras and back.
the guides provided in every location, but especially Honduras, Tikal and Alex in Antigua were exceptional.
Mayan civilization, which my trip was designed to highlight was a revelation and deeply moving.
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the trip was very easy to book and very flexible to custom requests. Driving distances were tough especially going to Honduras and back.
the guides provided in every location, but especially Honduras, Tikal and Alex in Antigua were exceptional.
Mayan civilization, which my trip was designed to highlight was a revelation and deeply moving.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Las Americas
Guatemala City

Very basic hotel, a 3 star at best by western standards. Good bar and food.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Yat B'alam
Copan Ruinas

Superb small hotel, very authentic. The staff were very good . Don't expect Hilton., expect boutique small hotel perfectly located around town.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Jungle Lodge Tikal
Peten

An interesting hotel, with pretensions of being 5 star. It's not. Things to keep in mind: Food was good but way overpriced. Strong recommendation, is to eat outside of the resort at local places for half the price if not cheaper. Electricity is only available around breakfast/lunch/dinner time. Wifi was only available at the lobby, zero internet in the rooms. staff at the restaurant were exceptional, staff as reception could have been better. Location inside the archeological site is the only reason to stay there. Keep in mind, that entrance to the site at all times requires different tickets, early morning(great to see the sunrise and starting at 10.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Explore the Copan Ruins
Explore the Copan Ruins
Copán

Copan a must for all travelers interested in Mayan culture. Better than Mexico and guatemala.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Quiriguá Ruins Guided Tour
Quiriguá Ruins Guided Tour
Guatemala

The biggest Stellas in the Mayan world. An absolute must for any lover of Mayan culture. Mexican or Guatemalan sites are not even comparable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Village tour for Iximche Mayan Ruins
Village tour for Iximche Mayan Ruins
Antigua

Absolutely superb. One of the best Mayan sites around and not crowded at all.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boat Tour of Lake Atitlán Villages
Boat Tour of Lake Atitlán Villages
Guatemala

Great place to visit. Amazing views. the tour should have avoided the largest town on the lake, a complete tourist trap. All stops were designed to bring you to various local shops. largest city, 3rd stop on the tour is to be avoided. I wish more time was spent at the first 2 stops.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Eduardo Celada
Eduardo
Eduardo Celada
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Dec 30, 2022

Hola Alex, very helpfull comment.
We hope you had a great time while you were here in Guatemala. We strive to provide fun, unique, meaningful and quality trips at Old Town. Please help us to spread the good word about your experience to future travelers

My sons and I had a fabulous time in Guatemal...
Guatemala | Dec 12 - Dec 19, 2022

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YAEL A.
Santa Monica, CA | Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022
My sons and I had a fabulous time in Guatemala! Chris was very responsive, flexible, and patient during the planning phases of the trip. In addition, he was able to tweak our plans slightly while we were traveling so that everything was perfectly tailored to our needs. I greatly appreciated his knowledge and expertise. Our local guide, Esmerelda, was also a tremendous asset to our trip.
Thank you for a very memorable and smooth trip!
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My sons and I had a fabulous time in Guatemala! Chris was very responsive, flexible, and patient during the planning phases of the trip. In addition, he was able to tweak our plans slightly while we were traveling so that everything was perfectly tailored to our needs. I greatly appreciated his knowledge and expertise. Our local guide, Esmerelda, was also a tremendous asset to our trip.
Thank you for a very memorable and smooth trip!

Hotel Review
Jungle Lodge Tikal
Peten

Lovely hotel but very limited wifi and electricity is on only at certain times (planned). I thiought the mosquito for the bed was decorative, but it was actually useful!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Chris Gwinner
Chris
Chris Gwinner
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Dec 21, 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review Yael! I'm glad your family enjoyed Guatemala and experiencing it with our local team. It was great to meet you all and share some stories. Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family, the more people know about Guatemala the better. Hope to see you back again soon, cheers!