Eduardo Celada

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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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

Guatemala

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

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Our driver Arturo was an excellent driver. We enjoyed his company very much.

Guatemala City Tour

Guatemala

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

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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.

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Eduardo’s van was very comfy. The seats had headrests.

Canopy Tour in Tikal National Park

Guatemala

Javier and Kevin were very helpful and very nice people.

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Scenic Drive to Lake Atitlán

Guatemala

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We had a wonderful time. Rubin was a knowledge, kind, well spoken, service oriented guide. We learned and were so enhanced and blessed by the Mayan teaching, history and culture. The lodge was fantastic. Monkeys, sounds of the jungle and the accommodations we loved! Food was good. Also hit some local spots that Rubin recommended. This made our time even better.. Drivers were also excellent! Lenten and Fernando made the travel easy.

Lots of walking in the forest and up and down stairs. All... read more

We had a wonderful time. Rubin was a knowledge, kind, well spoken, service oriented guide. We learned and were so enhanced and blessed by the Mayan teaching, history and culture. The lodge was fantastic. Monkeys, sounds of the jungle and the accommodations we loved! Food was good. Also hit some local spots that Rubin recommended. This made our time even better.. Drivers were also excellent! Lenten and Fernando made the travel easy.

Lots of walking in the forest and up and down stairs. All worth it, but you will be tired after 6 hours. Or, you can opt out.
Rubin kept us going but also realizes that some cannot keep this pace.

Servers at the lodge were trying hard, but many don't speak English. Just be prepared if you don't speak Spanish. One lovely server who could speak some English stepped into translate often.

We will definitely use kimkim again. Could not have done it without them. Guidance was priceless and made for no stress at all.

I have nothing but great things to say about Guatemala! Eduardo made the itinerary to fit my needs and interests, and even adjusted it as needed! Luis, my tour guide all week, made my experience one to remember as a solo traveler. He was passionate about his home but also so open to welcoming me to it. I didn’t have nearly enough time to see as much of this beautiful place as I wanted, but I definitely believe Lake Atitlan is a MUST SEE in Guatemala. I hope to be back to see the northern regions!

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.

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,... read more

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!

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!

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.

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.

Eduardo was helpful before, during and after the trip. He tailored the initial proposal to suit our budget and preferences and we ended up choosing all his suggestions. Could not have been more perfect. When the weather was interfering with some of the scheduled excursions, Eduardo stayed on top of it to make sure we end up doing what we wanted.

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!

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.

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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.

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Close to downtown.

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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.

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Activity Reviews

Explore Tikal National Park

San Ignacio

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

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Antigua Walking Tour

Guatemala

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The guide, Pablo was very patient and answered my many many questions.

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Transport was via our foot!

Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Class

Antigua

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

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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.

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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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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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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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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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Activity Reviews

Explore the Copan Ruins

Copán

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

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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.

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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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Lake Atitlán Village Tour

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.

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WOW is all I can say about this trip. I went to Guatemala for 12 days and booked my trip with Eduardo. We wanted a combination of thrill and sight seeing, and they did not disappoint. We rode mountain bikes, saw the volcano on horse back, and did a 30 foot jump into Lake Attilan. The ATV ride and ziplining we also great. Staying in Tikal jungle and after a day of looking at the rings, we went night hiking looking for jaguars. Our Guide Willy was fantastic. Everyone was so kind and helpful.... read more

WOW is all I can say about this trip. I went to Guatemala for 12 days and booked my trip with Eduardo. We wanted a combination of thrill and sight seeing, and they did not disappoint. We rode mountain bikes, saw the volcano on horse back, and did a 30 foot jump into Lake Attilan. The ATV ride and ziplining we also great. Staying in Tikal jungle and after a day of looking at the rings, we went night hiking looking for jaguars. Our Guide Willy was fantastic. Everyone was so kind and helpful. The accommodations were beyond my expectations with gorgeous boutique type hotels. We worked closely with Eduardo to plan the perfect holiday. Thank you Kim Kim for the best trip ever.

Hotel Reviews

Casa Encantada

ANTIGUA

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Hotel Atitlán

Panajachel

O.m.g. the views

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El Convento Boutique Hotel

Antigua Guatemala

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Jungle Lodge Tikal

Peten

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Hotel Barcelo

Guatemala City

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Activity Reviews

Antigua Walking Tour

Guatemala

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Zipline Tour & Santo Domingo del Cerro

Antigua

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Lol

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Day Hike to Pacaya Volcano

Guatemala

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Day Trip to Earth Lodge & Nature Hike

Guatemala

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Mountain Biking at Lake Atitlán

Guatemala

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PLO

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Visit the Iximché Maya Ruins

Guatemala

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Explore Tikal National Park

San Ignacio

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Oki

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I came to Guatemala for my birthday trip and couldn't believe how amazing the experience was. From the moment I arrived in Guatemala City, the entire staff made me feel so welcomed and taken care of. The drivers were top notch too - making every minute detail perfect. Pedro – my tour guide – made sure I had time to explore everything there was to see - even going out of his way to take outstanding photos of me when I wanted some souvenirs. He excelled at every possible opportunity so I could... read more

I came to Guatemala for my birthday trip and couldn't believe how amazing the experience was. From the moment I arrived in Guatemala City, the entire staff made me feel so welcomed and taken care of. The drivers were top notch too - making every minute detail perfect. Pedro – my tour guide – made sure I had time to explore everything there was to see - even going out of his way to take outstanding photos of me when I wanted some souvenirs. He excelled at every possible opportunity so I could have a fantastic birthday trip and deserves 5 stars without hesitation. From trekking up volcanoes, to sailing around Lake Atitlán, I explored everything from Antigua to Guatemala City - meeting so many amazing people along the way. I can't wait until I'm able to come back again soon.

Hotel Reviews

Casa Antigua

Antigua

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Casa del Mundo

Lake Atitlán

This place was magical!

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Activity Reviews

Sip n' Cycle - Bike/Coffee Combo Tour

Antigua

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Day Hike to Pacaya Volcano

Guatemala

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TucTuc tour experience around the Lake

Guatemala

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Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Class

Antigua

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From the beginning, Eduardo was so responsive and helpful. He really listened to our ideas for travel and crafted an amazing trip. We packed in so much to our two weeks and all his recommendations were so good. Chocolate making, volcano horse back riding, mountain bike trip, village visiting, textile lesson, ruins, snorkeling…. We did it all! We felt very cared for and safe in their hands. Sebastian was a great bike guide. And Pablo, our main tour guide was above and beyond great. His... read more

From the beginning, Eduardo was so responsive and helpful. He really listened to our ideas for travel and crafted an amazing trip. We packed in so much to our two weeks and all his recommendations were so good. Chocolate making, volcano horse back riding, mountain bike trip, village visiting, textile lesson, ruins, snorkeling…. We did it all! We felt very cared for and safe in their hands. Sebastian was a great bike guide. And Pablo, our main tour guide was above and beyond great. His knowledge and love of local history and culture added so much to our experience. It really helped us to understand and appreciate what we were seeing. We feel lucky to have worked with him on this trip

Activity Reviews

Lake Atitlán Village Tour

Guatemala

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Chocolate Museum Experience

Guatemala

So fun to learn about the chocolate making process and get to make our own flavors!

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Day Hike to Pacaya Volcano

Guatemala

Such a cool trip. Kids went on horseback and we walked. Wild to be on top of a lava field (though kids were hoping to see lava) roasted marshmallows from volcanic steam on top, delicious lunch and knowledgable guides. There are kids there to rent walking sticks- bring some money for them, they we’re useful on the walk.

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Double Down Mountain Bike Tour

Antigua

My husband loves this trip- he said it was such a unique way to see the country. You are right up next to the farms of the locals and using the same trails they work on, so you need to be respectful of being a traveler in their place of living and working.

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Snorkeling Tour in the Belize Barrier Reef

Caye Caulker

Guides were great and knowledgable. So more than we could have hoped for- manatee, sharks, rays, turtles and fish. Great food. And respectful program- they didn’t feed the sharks to bring them in but we still saw a bunch. And they were conscientious of sunscreen on the reef and reminded people of how to protect it.

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This review is long overdue but this was, by far, the best experience I've had of any tour I've had or been on in my life.

Communication:
From the get-go, Eduardo was extremely responsive to any/all of our questions. His responses were immediate and thorough.

Patience:
We were a difficult group to coordinate since there were 6 of us - all with varied levels of comfort and ideas of fun. Eduardo, took all of this in stride - regardless of last-minute changes or peppering him with... read more

This review is long overdue but this was, by far, the best experience I've had of any tour I've had or been on in my life.

Communication:
From the get-go, Eduardo was extremely responsive to any/all of our questions. His responses were immediate and thorough.

Patience:
We were a difficult group to coordinate since there were 6 of us - all with varied levels of comfort and ideas of fun. Eduardo, took all of this in stride - regardless of last-minute changes or peppering him with questions - he was so incredibly patient with us! He should win an award for this - truly.

Helpfulness / Consideration:
Outside of just being extremely responsive and patient, he always took our questions and feedback into consideration to come up with a few varied options.

Tours/Guides:
I loved all of the guides Eduardo paired us up with - our absolute favorite guide was Pablo - who showed us around Lake Atitlan. Not only was he knowledgeable but he was also adaptive and he has quiet confidence throughout the tour. Everyone seems to know him also! We felt like we were walking around with a celebrity! He allowed us the time to review different spaces and took us to places we likely never would have seen or encountered without him. We only got to meet with Alex briefly (<1 hour) but he has great energy which is infectious! He's great as well

Driver: Antonio is THE BEST. He is so kind, so patient, and so helpful. Even though he didn't know how to speak a lot of English we were able to communicate with him a bit and he was so warm and thoughtful. In once instance, we were trying to get into the house but had issues getting into the gated community - Antonio spent a good 20 minutes working with us to get in touch with our friend who owned the home. Even if he was frustrated (I would be!) he never showed it and was so patient.

I know there must be SO many things Eduardo must have done behind the scenes that our group didn't even see to make our stay great. He even came by the house to sync with us on plans - he got us COVID testers to come to the home.

Again, I couldn't recommend this service or the team we met in Guatemala more. It was THE BEST tour experience I've ever had!

I am very grateful to Eduardo and his team for helping me plan my solo birthday trip to Guatemala and for sharing the food, customs and culture of this magical and historical place and also for encouraging me in my Spanish Language acquisition journey! It was wonderful, safe and I felt very supported. Thank you very much ☺️ I enjoyed my trip mostly because i fell in love with the people from Guatemala - friendly, gregarious, happy, creative, humorous, thoughtful souls with the most amazing... read more

I am very grateful to Eduardo and his team for helping me plan my solo birthday trip to Guatemala and for sharing the food, customs and culture of this magical and historical place and also for encouraging me in my Spanish Language acquisition journey! It was wonderful, safe and I felt very supported. Thank you very much ☺️ I enjoyed my trip mostly because i fell in love with the people from Guatemala - friendly, gregarious, happy, creative, humorous, thoughtful souls with the most amazing history. If I am ever to return to Guatemala, el corazón del mundo Maya, I’ll pack an extra stomach for the food, an extra suitcase for the art and an extra heart chamber for the love…

We scheduled a one week trip to Belize and Guatemala on a whim, and I’m so glad we did!! Eduardo Celada was our specialist and made everything perfect and seamless. We had a lot of moving parts, and he had everything arranged perfectly. He put together a flawless itinerary and scheduled excellent drivers and guides to help us along the way. Our accommodations were exactly what we expected. Thank you to our drivers Cameron, Floyd, Fernando, and Ivan. Our guides were incredibly informative and... read more

We scheduled a one week trip to Belize and Guatemala on a whim, and I’m so glad we did!! Eduardo Celada was our specialist and made everything perfect and seamless. We had a lot of moving parts, and he had everything arranged perfectly. He put together a flawless itinerary and scheduled excellent drivers and guides to help us along the way. Our accommodations were exactly what we expected. Thank you to our drivers Cameron, Floyd, Fernando, and Ivan. Our guides were incredibly informative and helpful too. Thank you Olivero and Viny. If you want a fun-filled trip, let Eduardo at Adventure Guatemala arrange it for you!!

Hotel Review

Jungle Lodge Tikal

Peten

We loved being in the jungle! Our room was perfect, and the food was excellent!

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Activity Reviews

Snorkeling Tour in the Belize Barrier Reef

Caye Caulker

We enjoyed our snorkeling trip! We swam with sharks and sea turtles!!

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Food

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Cave tubing tour

San Ignacio

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Explore Tikal National Park

San Ignacio

Wow! This place is pure magic! We made it to a sunset on top of a pyramid, and what a view. We saw animals and birds and appreciated being amongst some of the greatest Mayan ruins.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Olivero is very proud of his culture, and it showed. He knew so much about the Mayan culture!

Transport

Lake Atitlán Village Tour

Guatemala

This experience showed us Guatemalan culture at its finest. Our boat trip to three different villages was a highlight of our trip! We saw festivals, a parade, and beautiful locales. Viny and Ivan were a great driver and guide team. We appreciated their knowledge and sensitivity to our safety. They always made sure that our safety came first.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Viny and Ivan were amazing! We would recommend them for everyone!!

Transport

Ivan was careful and considerate of our safety.

Recently traveled to Guatemala with 10 other family members ranging in age from 8y.o to 67y.o. Having a great team of people that responded quickly to all communication and 2 tour guides by our side for all our adventures was hugely positive! We completed a custom 10 day tour and made great memories! Crista and David were very knowledgeable and personable- we totally recommend them. read more

Recently traveled to Guatemala with 10 other family members ranging in age from 8y.o to 67y.o. Having a great team of people that responded quickly to all communication and 2 tour guides by our side for all our adventures was hugely positive! We completed a custom 10 day tour and made great memories! Crista and David were very knowledgeable and personable- we totally recommend them.

Extremely grateful and happy with how our family trip to Guatemala turned out! Our guides Christa and David went above and beyond to make sure we'd have a great time and enjoy each place we visited. They became part of our family for the week. Every one of our 10-days was special. One of the most memorable activities was the cooking class at CusCun at the lovely rooftop with the amazing view and having everyone pitch in to make a delicious traditional dinner. ¡Gracias a nuestro especialista... read more

Extremely grateful and happy with how our family trip to Guatemala turned out! Our guides Christa and David went above and beyond to make sure we'd have a great time and enjoy each place we visited. They became part of our family for the week. Every one of our 10-days was special. One of the most memorable activities was the cooking class at CusCun at the lovely rooftop with the amazing view and having everyone pitch in to make a delicious traditional dinner. ¡Gracias a nuestro especialista Eduardo y Old Town Outfitters por siempre estar disponible para contestar nuestras dudas y preguntas! Super recomendado.