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Catherina Tittaferrante

I create personalized tours based on our travelers' passions to show them the real Guatemala. I take care of logistics, organizing and confirming every single detail needed to make your experience easy and memorable. I look always for details that transform that experience into an unforgettable memory.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Guatemala: Adventure, architecture, culture, archeology, history, wildlife, birdwatching, expertise intereses (coffee, local textiles, chocolate, gastronomy).
Belize: Adventure, culture, archeology, history, wildlife birdwatching, expertise intereses (chocolate, gastronomy) and water activities.
Costa Rica: Adventure, architecture, culture, history, wildlife, birdwatching, expertise intereses (coffee, chocolate, gastronomy).
El Salvador: Adventure, architecture, culture, archeology, history, wildlife, birdwatching, expertise intereses (coffee, chocolate, gastronomy).
Honduras: Adventure, architecture, culture, archeology, history, wildlife, birdwatching, expertise intereses (coffee, chocolate, gastronomy)."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Since I was a child, I spent 80% of my time traveling. My parents took me through South America and Central America, which turned my interest into passion, by sharing with people and learning from them and their cultures, my world was bigger and better. Guatemala where I was born, inspires me every single day due to its beauty and its warm people. Professionally I developed my skills and I thought it was great to invest my energy in what makes me happy."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"A local community between Panamá and Colombia, received my family and I with a whole festival, full of food, music and their best energy and their biggest smiles. They were so happy to introduce us to their lifestyles, culture, rhythm. That meant everything to me, I got a little piece of their heart in mine, I saw myself repeting the experience with others to make them feel as part of a big family as I felt that day. "

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Recent trip reviews for Catherina

Catherina and the gang were brilliant and we ...
Guatemala | Nov 18 - Dec 2, 2023

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Mark B.
Ireland | Reviewed on Dec 04, 2023

Catherina and the gang were brilliant and we loved our trip to Guatemala. Thanks to all of you especially JJ for the 3 - 4days guiding, but all the guides were extremely knowledable.

There were a few hiccups but Catherina sorted it out very quickly. We were bound to have a few but overall it went very smoothly.

Would kave no trouble using them again of we went back in the futrue, would recommend.

Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante

The only way to visit Guatemala
Guatemala | Nov 18 - Nov 24, 2023

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Jennifer H.
West Valley City, UT | Reviewed on Nov 25, 2023
We had a wonderful trip seeing everything we could have possibly hoped to experience in Antigua and Lake Atitlan. Our accommodations were perfect and Esteban was the best guide we could have ever asked for. He was professional, always prompt, and adjusted the itinerary to our needs. We feel as though we learned more about the culture and experienced so much more than we could if we attempted to do this trip on our own. And, the car was comfortable and air conditioned, which is a huge... Read more

We had a wonderful trip seeing everything we could have possibly hoped to experience in Antigua and Lake Atitlan. Our accommodations were perfect and Esteban was the best guide we could have ever asked for. He was professional, always prompt, and adjusted the itinerary to our needs. We feel as though we learned more about the culture and experienced so much more than we could if we attempted to do this trip on our own. And, the car was comfortable and air conditioned, which is a huge bonus! Esteban taught us so many things and we will be eternally grateful for both Caty and Esteban for so many beautiful memories. We travel often to over 30 countries and highly recommend this tour.

Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante

Flawless
Guatemala | Sep 23 - Sep 30, 2023

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Jamal H.
Maple Shade, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023
This was my first trip to Central America. I really didn’t know what to expect. I heard mixed things from people regarding safety, etc. Catherina generated a fantastic itinerary and Esteban was the perfect guide. The trip was so smooth and enjoyable. We witnessed such amazing beauty both in the natural sights of Guatemala as well as the people. The food was fantastic. The cost was perfect for the trip. We stayed in really nice places and felt safe and well-connected the entire time. No... Read more

This was my first trip to Central America. I really didn’t know what to expect. I heard mixed things from people regarding safety, etc. Catherina generated a fantastic itinerary and Esteban was the perfect guide. The trip was so smooth and enjoyable. We witnessed such amazing beauty both in the natural sights of Guatemala as well as the people. The food was fantastic. The cost was perfect for the trip. We stayed in really nice places and felt safe and well-connected the entire time. No hiccups and everyone was flexible to allow us to do what we wanted to do. When I go again, I will definitely look for these guys. Thank you Kim Kim.

Hotel Review
Homestay in Chichicastenanago, Casa Diego Ignacio, EN.
Chichicastenango

Not exactly 5 star accommodations, but the hospitality was first class.

Authenticity & Character
Just that
Location
Not in the heart of the city. Not too far either.
Staff
Genuine and warm.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Simple but comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Visit Chichicastenango Maya Market
Visit Chichicastenango Maya Market
Chichicastenango

Really fun. Lots to buy. Didn’t feel too pressured people people very nice. Overall just very festive.

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Kayaking in Lake Atitlán
Kayaking in Lake Atitlán
Guatemala

Absolutely incredible views. Only issue was keeping the kayaks running straight, but that’s on us rather than equipment.

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Villages Around Lake Atitlán by Bike
Villages Around Lake Atitlán by Bike
Guatemala

Something I’ll always remember, but a lot more grueling than I had anticipated. Uphill is no joke. I am not by any means an avid biker.

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Acatenango overnight
Acatenango overnight
Guatemala

An absolutely must do. Take your time going up. The shelter was nicer than I thought. Only issue was mild altitude sickness that occurred the next morning. Tried to ignore it, but it definitely took away from my enjoyment. The sights were second to none.

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Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Oct 11, 2023

WOOOOW Jamal!
It is incredible how our time together was so memorable, we enjoyed as well having quality over quantity.
Our goal has been always to be your local companion considering to do eveything intentionally with mindfulness to impact positively both our commmunities and you our traveler friends.

Getting to really know you is our vision of friendship and we do everything we do with our hearts and we appreciate so much to know we will meet you again hoping it will be soon.

Thank you again for your trust and we will always be happy to share with you and your family.

Amazing experience traveling in Guatemala
Guatemala | Sep 23 - Sep 30, 2023

Saqib
Saqib R.
Mount Laurel, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2023
We had a great experience with the team at Columbus Guatemala Travel. It was our first time in Guatemala and Catherina helped draw up an excellent itinerary for us. This included Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlan, Antigua, and Acatenango volcano. They were very flexible to our interests and we got to learn about the culture and traditions, see and experience the sights, have some outdoor adventures, and relax and enjoy the hospitality. Esteban did an amazing job as our guide and really made... Read more

We had a great experience with the team at Columbus Guatemala Travel. It was our first time in Guatemala and Catherina helped draw up an excellent itinerary for us. This included Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlan, Antigua, and Acatenango volcano. They were very flexible to our interests and we got to learn about the culture and traditions, see and experience the sights, have some outdoor adventures, and relax and enjoy the hospitality.

Esteban did an amazing job as our guide and really made the trip even more outstanding. He was patient, enthusiastic, hospitable, knowledgeable, and flexible.

Logistically everything went according to plan and we didn’t have any missteps or hiccups. Yet we also had a fair amount of free time, flexibility, and optional activities that we made the best of. The team were all super-friendly and hospitable, and the WhatsApp chat group kept us all in touch at all times if we needed something.

Overall, we had an excellent trip and were very impressed by this beautiful country. Our eyes were opened to a new culture. The sights, the sounds, the food, and most importantly the compañeros along the way made this experience very memorable for us. I highly recommend you consider them if you are looking at Guatemala as a travel destination. Buen chilero :)

Hotel Review
Homestay in Chichicastenanago, Casa Diego Ignacio, EN.
Chichicastenango

This was a really nice place to stay. It is pretty spartan, but was clean, safe, food was excellent, hosts were very friendly, and walking distance to the center of Chichicastenango. Had some issues with dogs barking at night, but room otherwise comfortable. Consider this if you are looking for an authentic Mayan highland experience near the bi-weekly market that takes place here.

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Activity Reviews
Visit Chichicastenango Maya Market
Visit Chichicastenango Maya Market
Chichicastenango

It’s definitely a spectacle to witness. And has been going on for hundreds of years, so worth visiting.

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Kayaking in Lake Atitlán
Kayaking in Lake Atitlán
Guatemala

This was a lot of fun. Easy to get to, just hopped in and set out. Worth doing if you are in Panajachel

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Villages Around Lake Atitlán by Bike
Villages Around Lake Atitlán by Bike
Guatemala

I don’t bike a lot, but it was one of the best bike tours I’ve done. A bit challenging with the hills. Picturesque. Nice towns to stop in along the way. Great road condition. Not a lot of traffic to deal with.

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Walk Antigua Like a Local
Walk Antigua Like a Local
Antigua

Great tour. Esteban did a great job showing us around. Saw the main sights, went to some interesting places I would not have thought to visit.

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Acatenango overnight
Acatenango overnight
Guatemala

Ok - this is a punishing climb unless you are exceptionally fit. It’s not technically difficult (no special gear needed other than shoes and a hiking pole perhaps), but is an almost continuous climb for five miles starting at 8,000 feet elevation. If you are young(ish) and healthy, you will eventually get to the base camp. But if you aren’t, seriously consider training for this unless you are already reasonably fit. And read all the reviews and tips (like about how to dress in layers, be prepared for rain, etc - it’s all true). That said, the views at the top are phenomenal. Fuego is erupting almost every 5-10 minutes and puts on quite a show. We stayed at a cabin that was enclosed but allowed great views from inside. Probably a once in a lifetime experience for most of us.

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Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Oct 11, 2023
My dear Saqib, What an overwhelming feeling comes over me when reading your experience. I really enjoy and love knowing from your words that this was a once in a lifetime memory. The entire team is full of gratitude and admiration, they really made everything seem fun and easier than it was. Our greatest mission is to continue to have friends like you who travel around the world experiencing rich, authentic cultures while supporting communities and we are committed to exceeding your... Read more

My dear Saqib,

What an overwhelming feeling comes over me when reading your experience. I really enjoy and love knowing from your words that this was a once in a lifetime memory. The entire team is full of gratitude and admiration, they really made everything seem fun and easier than it was.

Our greatest mission is to continue to have friends like you who travel around the world experiencing rich, authentic cultures while supporting communities and we are committed to exceeding your expectations as we make this collective passion a reality thank you very much for valuing it.

Esteban is extremely happy to have met you and we are more than ready for our next adventure maybe to Belize, Costa Rica or El Salvador with friends or family, always keep in mind we will be friends from now on.

Amazing trip Amazing guide
Guatemala | Jul 22 - Aug 6, 2023

Adrian
Adrian P.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Aug 07, 2023

We spent 7 days in Guatemala visiting Antigua and Lake Atitlan organised through Columbus. The service from Cathy whilst creating our itinerary was prompt and very flexible. Her communication all the way through was perfect.
Best of all was our guide for the week-JJ. He was so knowledgable, friendly flexible and couldn't do enough to help. We were truly sorry to say goodbye to him. We would very much recommend using Columbus travel through KimKim

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

Thank you so much dear Adrian, being your local companion has been wonderful we enjoyed every single minute together.
We appreciate your trust and we love to confirm that our vision is transforming and exceeding your expectations into a memorable trip and let me share that you have left a positive print with your energy and since supporting our communities is the heart of everything we do.

We will keep you in our hearts always and wishing to meet you again to continue exploring this beautiful world.
Stay safe.

Our trip to Belize was wonderful!
Belize | Jun 16 - Jun 27, 2023

Ronda
Ronda Z.
Ellicott City, MD | Reviewed on Jul 19, 2023
Our trip to Belize was wonderful. Catherina listened to what we wanted and we had a wonderful time. We stayed in two smaller resorts and the people were incredible and so friendly. We were in the mountains for the first part of the trip and then on the beach, to relax and do some snorkeling. We went to some Mayan ruins and hiked thru the jungle. We saw some incredible birds and fish. We swam with Eagle Rays and sea turtles, so very exciting. All of our guides and the staff at both... Read more

Our trip to Belize was wonderful. Catherina listened to what we wanted and we had a wonderful time. We stayed in two smaller resorts and the people were incredible and so friendly. We were in the mountains for the first part of the trip and then on the beach, to relax and do some snorkeling. We went to some Mayan ruins and hiked thru the jungle. We saw some incredible birds and fish. We swam with Eagle Rays and sea turtles, so very exciting. All of our guides and the staff at both resorts were fantastic. We had a really great time!

Hotel Reviews
Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort
Dangriga

This is a smaller resort, which we really prefer. It is right on the ocean and we had a lovely "tree house” room. It was air conditioned and a very nice room. The staff were amazing and so accommodating. All our guides were great and we got to see a ton of birds and had some incredible snorkeling adventures. We swam with Eagle Rays and Sea Turtles and lots of beautiful fish. It was so much fun. We had all our meals included in our package. They serve very large portions - they don’t want anyone to go hungry. Fortunately, you can order 1/2 portions. We had an amazing time here and would love to come back some day.

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Blancaneaux Lodge

This is a more rustic retreat. The rooms are not air conditioned, but they do have very good fans. When we went it was quite humid and hot, but we didn’t mind it too much. We were out doing things during the day and it cooled down a little at night. It was a beautiful setting and we really enjoyed our stay at Blancaneaux Lodge. The staff are so very nice and do everything they can to make your stay wonderful. This is a much smaller retreat which is what we really enjoy. They have their own farm with fresh eggs and produce. The food was very good. There were a number of families here and we really enjoyed connecting with the other guests as well. It was such a lovely place.

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This is a lodge, so it is a little more rustic - if you are looking for luxury you might be a little disappointed. It was clean and the bed was comfortable. We really enjoyed it.
Activity Reviews
Discover Xunantunich
Discover Xunantunich
Belize

If you haven’t and even if you have visited a Mayan ruin before this is a must. Our guide was great and very knowledgeable and we climbed all the way to the top. It was worth the climb for the view. It’s really interesting learning about the Mayan culture and seeing the temples and ruins.

Enjoy Barton Creek
Enjoy Barton Creek
Belize

This was a surprisingly wonderful experience. Our guide was terrific and he canoed us a long way into the cave with all this history. He was very knowledgeable and we were very lucky to be the only ones there at this time. We were told that rarely happens. I don’t know that it would have been very enjoyable if it was crowded - part of what made it so nice was that we were alone and could take our time looking at the artifacts and learn about what was found inside this cave. We really enjoyed this adventure.

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Barrier Reef Snorkeling
Barrier Reef Snorkeling
Belize

You really must at least go snorkeling here. The reef is teaming with ocean life and it was so beautiful. Our guides were really great and knowledgeable. We had such a great time snorkeling.

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Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Jul 29, 2023
My dear Ronda we are so glad to know your time in Belize was wonderful!
It sounds like you had an amazing adventure exploring the country and experiencing its natural beauty.
I personally love staying in small resorts because that allowes you to connect with the friendly locals and enjoy their incredible hospitality.
It is excellent to know that all our team members as guides and staff from the resorts contributed to make your memories unforgettable. We are all passionate about sharing... Read more

My dear Ronda we are so glad to know your time in Belize was wonderful!
It sounds like you had an amazing adventure exploring the country and experiencing its natural beauty.
I personally love staying in small resorts because that allowes you to connect with the friendly locals and enjoy their incredible hospitality.

It is excellent to know that all our team members as guides and staff from the resorts contributed to make your memories unforgettable. We are all passionate about sharing our authenticity and believe that our paradise is worth preserving by promoting sustainable travel as yours.

Let me share you our heartfelt gratitude for choosing and trusting us, was a total honor to have you as our guest and now on as our friends keep us in mind for your next destination, Could Guatemala be the one knocking on your door? or maybe Costa Rica, Panamá, El Salvador.

No worries about planning we are here to make the homework and we will be more than happy to keep writing our stories together!

Belize Jungle and Reef adventure
Belize | Jun 16 - Jun 27, 2023

Tim
Tim Z.
Ellicott City, MD | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2023
Our trip to Belize was incredible. This was our first time in Belize and Catherina and her team did a great job of matching our travel style and preferences to the two resorts we stayed at, Blancaneaux and Hamanasi. It was a great mix of inland and reef adventures and the service was fantastic. All of our guides and drivers were exceptional. Read more

Our trip to Belize was incredible. This was our first time in Belize and Catherina and her team did a great job of matching our travel style and preferences to the two resorts we stayed at, Blancaneaux and Hamanasi. It was a great mix of inland and reef adventures and the service was fantastic. All of our guides and drivers were exceptional.

Hotel Review
Blancaneaux Lodge

From the moment we arrived we felt like family being welcomed home. The service in this resort is simply amazing and you feel tucked away in the jungle away from the world but surrounded by luxury and beauty. It's especially well suited to families and the travelers looking for quiet and the boutique feel of a small resort.

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Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Jul 06, 2023

Dear Tim!
Thank you so much for giving us your trust and preference, we enjoyed every minute with the both of you.

This trip was extraordinary to us as well, everybody involved has expressed their gratitude because your energy was so beautiful, you have been a lot of blessing. Your easy and smooth way to go over activities, your accesilbility and fluent communication made our lives better letting us be ourselves and enjoying with us our biggest passion.

We will love to meet you in the next adventure, maybe Guatemala or Colombia... in the meantime stay safe and keep enjoying.

Belize trip 2023Our guide, Rene’, was very ...
Belize | Jun 2 - Jun 9, 2023

Chad
Chad L.
Fresno, TX | Reviewed on Jun 10, 2023
Belize trip 2023 Our guide, Rene’, was very nice, helpful, & knowledgeable. I believe Francis was our guide for ATM cave. He was the same in every way as Rene’. I didn’t care for the ATM cave but my youngest son really enjoyed it. While I wouldn’t have chosen either place we stayed I was pleasantly surprised by both. Table rock was beautiful & the staff & food were amazing. Only thing I would add would be ac. Brisa Oceana was also great & in the perfect place that gave us access to... Read more

Belize trip 2023

Our guide, Rene’, was very nice, helpful, & knowledgeable. I believe Francis was our guide for ATM cave. He was the same in every way as Rene’. I didn’t care for the ATM cave but my youngest son really enjoyed it. While I wouldn’t have chosen either place we stayed I was pleasantly surprised by both. Table rock was beautiful & the staff & food were amazing. Only thing I would add would be ac. Brisa Oceana was also great & in the perfect place that gave us access to everything the area had to offer

Hotel Reviews
Brisa Oceano Resort
Placencia

Perfect location, convenient to everything, very nice, comfortable, and it had ac!

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Table Rock Jungle Lodge
San Ignacio

Absolutely amazing. The only thing I would change is ac would be nice in the jungle. I wish we would have had a day without some sort of tour scheduled so we would have had more time to explore the property.

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Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Jul 01, 2023
Dear Chad, Sharing with you and your family was so wonderful, we enjoyed every minute and we are very grateful for this honor, you honestly deserve the best. We have shared their experience about AC at the Lodge in San Ignacio, they asked me to extend their gratitude, they are already looking for alternatives since they are inside a Nature Reserve, they have to respect certain regulations, still they were very happy to achieve a creative solution for future visits. Everything went so well... Read more

Dear Chad,

Sharing with you and your family was so wonderful, we enjoyed every minute and we are very grateful for this honor, you honestly deserve the best.

We have shared their experience about AC at the Lodge in San Ignacio, they asked me to extend their gratitude, they are already looking for alternatives since they are inside a Nature Reserve, they have to respect certain regulations, still they were very happy to achieve a creative solution for future visits.

Everything went so well and easy, thank you for being yourselves and letting us be as well.
We can't wait to meet you again for another great family adventure where there is time for everybody to enjoy and relax.

Who knows maybe Guatemala, El Salvador or Colombia? We are here for you in the meantime we send you all a huge hug.

Keep enjoying and stay safe.

Service provided by local specialist: Outstan...
Belize | Apr 23 - May 2, 2023

Cynthia
Cynthia C.
San Leandro, CA | Reviewed on May 06, 2023
Service provided by local specialist: Outstanding!
I wanted to give my husband a surprise vacation to Belize, a gift for his 36 year retirement celebration (we've never been) I chose KimKim as a starting point and was assigned to Columbus Guatemala Travel. I worked with Catharina, she helped me plan a 10 day trip. I expressed to her that I wanted to spend half of our time doing land excursions and the other half doing water activities. I also was very certain on what type of accommodations...
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Service provided by local specialist: Outstanding!
I wanted to give my husband a surprise vacation to Belize, a gift for his 36 year retirement celebration (we've never been) I chose KimKim as a starting point and was assigned to Columbus Guatemala Travel. I worked with Catharina, she helped me plan a 10 day trip. I expressed to her that I wanted to spend half of our time doing land excursions and the other half doing water activities. I also was very certain on what type of accommodations I wanted , as well as preferring private tours over group tours. Long story short- our trip was amazing! We spent 5 days in the Cayo district at a mountain jungle ridge resort- then transferred 3 hours away to the peninsula coast and spent the remainder of our time. Renee our personal tour guide in the Cayo district was awesome, he was very thoughtful and really tried to tailor the experience to what was important to us. We had different guides at the coast and all were very friendly and professional. While abroad we had 24 hour access to Catharina and her team- and when an urgent situation arose in the middle of our trip I reached out to her and within a few hours the situation was resolved and we were able to continue with our vacation.

Hotel Reviews
The Placencia Muy'Ono Resort

Let me first say....I chose this resort, I stayed here 1 night- the next morning being very distraught ...spoke to Catharina about the condition of this place- she jumped into action! she immediately , set up our transfer driver, and booked us into the Turtle Inn Lodge ( another Francis Ford Coppola Resort) where we finished out the rest of our amazing Belize adventure! The Placencia Muy'O Resort is NOT as advertised- Not a 4 or 5 star resort- Think more along the lines of a timeshare resort with deferred maintenance throughout the resort and including the room I booked . I chose Placencia Muy'Ono Resort based on the advertised pictures (chose ocean view king size bed rm 221) -Upon arrival we noticed the beach was beautiful and the pool seemed really nice. However our room wasn't ready for us so we hung out a little and walked around. We began to notice all the missing tile around the pool sitting area, cracked /broken tiles along pathways and stairs- broken or missing ground lights (and the kicker) we went to see the organic garden , that was actually a weed patch. -Room: worn old furniture, stained light shades, water damage stain on up-wall near ceiling, stains running under a/c, hole in balcony ceiling , open electrical with missing light fixture outside bedroom door, dirty coffee cups for use in cabinets, bathtub with mold, the list goes on and on (we took pics of everything) -On-site Restaurant : Food was awful and overpriced, my husband sent his pork chop dinner special back and ordered a burger - I simply could not eat my fish dinner plate. Staff: some were really friendly others were not. Management : assistant manger took our call, listen to complaint (my husband did not sleep at all on the worn spring mattress- I woke up with a headache) she looked at the pictures we took of everything that was broken/dirty etc...and she apologized, said she was working on our request for the one night stay refund. We were told K.Williams was the manager and was the person to approve the refund. However K. Williams was never available when we called .....and still has not responded to our complaint or request for refund of our one night stay ( we were stuck for the night ) -We asked 3 people that worked there if this resort was a timeshare, they said yes- assistant manager said no -Length of stay: we were booked for 5 nights, we stayed 1 night -The Casino is closed down (local tour guide said an incident happened) ...Maybe at one time this resort may have been really nice, I can't speak to that- but based of my experience, I would say vacationer beware !

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Service was not of a 4 or 5 star resort....Poor management
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean the rooms, update the furniture , complete routine maintenance ....so rooms will match advertised pictures
Blancaneaux Lodge

Amazing, I highly recommend the Honeymoon Hut with plunge pool over looking the forest mountain ridge (Hut 12) No Television, No Air Conditioner- I never missed either! We really connected with the vibe, so relaxed, so tropical, so unique, so beautiful!

Authenticity & Character
Loved the cultural influence in all the decor
Location
Felt like I stepped into a tropical daydream
Staff
Staff provided excellent service with a smile- everyone made a point to know/remember our names and what we liked (food, beverage,snacks and services)
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean!
Activity Reviews
Cockscomb Basin Jaguar Preserve
Cockscomb Basin Jaguar Preserve
Belize

The Jaguar Preserve was educational and a great experience for those interested in the preservation of jaguars. Even though we didn't see a jaguar, we enjoyed the hike.

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Barrier Reef Snorkeling
Barrier Reef Snorkeling
Belize

We had a good time snorkeling at the Barrier Reef, but we were in a group, which impacted the experience. In the future, we would prefer a private snorkeling experience.

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Caracol And Rio Frio Cave & Pools
Caracol And Rio Frio Cave & Pools
Belize

Our visit to Caracol and Rio Frio Cave & Pools was enjoyable, thanks to our guide, Rene, who understood our interests and made the experience more engaging. If we went back we would definitely want to explore more of the caves. His wife even prepared a delicious, traditional lunch for us, which added to the authenticity of our experience.

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Discover Xunantunich
Discover Xunantunich
Belize

We had a great time visiting the Xunantunich Mayan ruins, even though not everyone would want to walk up 120 steps in humidity our local guide, Rene, made the experience memorable and informative as he was of Mayan descent.

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LEISURE DAY
LEISURE DAY
Belize

We spent our leisure day exploring the surroundings and relaxing at the resort, which set the tone for our entire trip.

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Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on May 15, 2023
My lovely Cynthia!
We value your friendship, going through the creation of your celebration trip was priceless.
Your happiness is ours and I loved being able to participate in every step. Our goal is to make experiences that can print unforgettable moments and I am very grateful to know that
we accomplish it.
It stopped being a job a long time ago and our passion became our lifestyle, our communities have better opportunities and they improove their life interacting with travelers and we... Read more

My lovely Cynthia!
We value your friendship, going through the creation of your celebration trip was priceless.

Your happiness is ours and I loved being able to participate in every step. Our goal is to make experiences that can print unforgettable moments and I am very grateful to know that
we accomplish it.

It stopped being a job a long time ago and our passion became our lifestyle, our communities have better opportunities and they improove their life interacting with travelers and we have achieved that when traveling the impact is positive, keeping in mind our main pillars Caring for Nature - Preserving Culture - Connecting with Intention & Mindfulness - Quality in Details with our golden rule Safety First, second and third.

Thank you for being yourself, thank you for trusting us. Hope to see you soon, Guatemala is nocking at your door \0/ !

Be safe my dear and share a huge hug with Brian, keep enjoying your time now more than ever!

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
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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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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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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
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
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
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
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.

I really can't say enough amazing things abou...
Guatemala | Jan 15 - Jan 21, 2024

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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.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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.

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.

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 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.

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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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Casa Encatada
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
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Nanajuana
Rio Dulce

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

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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.

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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.

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Staff
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Hyatt Centric Guatemala City
Ciudad de Guatemala

Modern hotel in a good, safe location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pensión Bonifaz
Quetzaltenango

Hotel is in a great location, comfortable and clean.

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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.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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.

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Activity Reviews
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
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.

Quality of Experience
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
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.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Chichicastenango Maya Market
Visit Chichicastenango Maya Market
Chichicastenango

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
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
Cooking Class with Locals
Cooking Class with Locals
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
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
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.

Quality of Experience
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
Natural Hot Springs Santa Teresita
Natural Hot Springs Santa Teresita
Guatemala

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

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.

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

Very interesting site to visit.

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
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.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tikal Maya Ruin
Tikal Maya Ruin
Guatemala

Site was very well maintained and impressive.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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
Lomas de Tzununá
Tzununá
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Colonial
Antigua
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.

AMAZING EXPERIENCE PROVIDED BY THE STELLAR TEAM
Guatemala | Nov 19 - Nov 27, 2022

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Mili s.
Santa Clara, CA | Reviewed on Nov 28, 2022
Hello...Let me start off by saying that we had the best time. I was very apprehensive about going to Guatemala and had a bad experience with the transfer I had booked. And so i decided to look for a service that will give me end to end experience and I found Catherina. She was amazing in understanding my requirements as we were a family with 2 young kids. she understood the requirements and also our dietary needs and planned an itinerary that will work perfectly. We went back n forth on the... Read more

Hello...Let me start off by saying that we had the best time. I was very apprehensive about going to Guatemala and had a bad experience with the transfer I had booked. And so i decided to look for a service that will give me end to end experience and I found Catherina. She was amazing in understanding my requirements as we were a family with 2 young kids. she understood the requirements and also our dietary needs and planned an itinerary that will work perfectly. We went back n forth on the requirements and once the itinerary was nailed down I booked it. When we landed in hotel, the next day our Guide JJ arrived and picked us at the hotel for the wonderful flower festival. I must say that our trip would not be half as successful if we didnt have JJ as our guide. He was very prompt, always on time, helped interact with kids, made sure we enjoyed the activity we were doing, always gave recommendations that were perfect. Also all our transport were private...be the chicken bus, the boat or the car...all to our ourself :) which made the whole expereince very private and personal. Thank you to Columbus Travel, Catherina and JJ for your awesome service ! Bravo !!!!!

Activity Reviews
Walk Antigua Like a Local
Walk Antigua Like a Local
Antigua

We had the lovely flower festival on this day and so it added to the whole experience.

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

The hike to Pacaya is a must. The hike is steep , but we all could do the hike. The lunch provided was so yum and added to the whole experience.

Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Nov 30, 2022

My dear Mili, thank you so much for your kind words.
We all appreciate you so much, we wish you only the best and hope you can come back soon.
We trully believe in the power of traveling so please keep exploring, discovering, enjoying!
And always remember you will have a family in Guatemala that will always be for you.

Exploring Guatemala
Guatemala | Oct 5 - Oct 13, 2019

Maddie
Maddie K.
Venezuela | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2019
Everything was so great! Upon arrival Catherina called us to check in which was extremely thoughtful. Esteban, our overall guide was absolutely fabulous! He was so knowledgeable and kind. He was a great driver and tour guide. We loved our time in Antigua, Lake Atitlan and Tikal. I would highly recommend Esteban for any other tour. Pablo, our driver in Tikal was really kind too. We found out he was a Audubon member for birding! We loved the Cacao boutique hotel, the service was fabulous and... Read more

Everything was so great! Upon arrival Catherina called us to check in which was extremely thoughtful. Esteban, our overall guide was absolutely fabulous! He was so knowledgeable and kind. He was a great driver and tour guide. We loved our time in Antigua, Lake Atitlan and Tikal. I would highly recommend Esteban for any other tour. Pablo, our driver in Tikal was really kind too. We found out he was a Audubon member for birding! We loved the Cacao boutique hotel, the service was fabulous and the breakfast was amazing. We also really liked the facilities at the Tikal Inn. Honestly everything was wonderful and we would definitely come back to Guatemala or recommend all of this to any friends or family!

Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Oct 14, 2019

We loooooooove been part of your memories! is an honor to know we made true our commitment, we will be always here to serve you! Keep exploring and enjoying life