Guatemala

Hiker with arms raised at Lake Atitlán viewpoint next to Guatemalan flag
Guatemala

Volcano views, Lake life, Slow travel, Solo freedom.

Guatemala isn’t a checklist country. It’s volcano views and lake days that slow you down just enough to actually hear yourself again. Lake Atitlán is the heart of that feeling, a volcanic lake of tiny villages, lanchas instead of buses, and days that somehow hold both deep rest and big adventure. I came to Lake Atitlán as a solo female traveler and digital nomad and settled in for a full month by the lake.

This hub is your doorway into my version of “lake life”: how to get here, where to go, what to do, and what it really feels like to live by the water with volcanoes outside your window.

See my latests posts:

Woman on Lake Atitlán with dramatic orange sunset clouds over the hills
Small dock and boats on turquoise Lake Atitlán with volcano in distance
  • Wooden dock with tall posts leading out over Lake Atitlán under cloudy sky
    Lake Atitlán, Guatemala : Rainy Season Guide
    I spent a full month at Lake Atitlán in August, right in the heart of rainy season. Most mornings were bright blue and calm: I’d drink my coffee with volcano views, answer a few emails, and still have time to jump on a lancha before the clouds rolled in. By late afternoon, the lake would…
  • Morning view of San Pedro volcano rising over Lake Atitlán, framed by lush trees and rooftops from a terrace in San Marcos La Laguna.
    Ultimate Guide: San Marcos La Laguna, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
    San Marcos La Laguna was my home base at Lake Atitlán, the little village where I stayed for a month as a digital nomad and solo female traveler. I didn’t just pass through for a couple of nights. I worked here, walked the same paths every day, shared smiles with the villagers, and my favorite…
  • Wooden suspension bridge crossing dense green jungle at Reserva Natural Atitlán, Panajachel
    15 Best Things to Do in Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
    I spent a full month in San Marcos La Laguna at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, as a digital nomad and solo female traveler. I didn’t come here to tick off a checklist. I came to feel the place, to find the best things to do in Lake Atitlán that not only fill your camera roll, but…
  • Hiker with arms raised at Lake Atitlán viewpoint next to Guatemalan flag
    How to Get to Lake Atitlán from Guatemala City: The Ultimate Guide
    You’ve just landed at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City with one thing on your mind: volcano views, a dreamy lake, those famous Lake Atitlán sunrises. Now the big question: how do you actually get from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlán? This guide walks you through all the main options: private transfer, shared shuttle,…