The Yoga Forest

Uncover the Soul-Reviving Beauty of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala – Cradled by majestic volcanoes and embraced by vibrant Mayan communities, this stunning lake emanates a profound sense of spirituality. My comprehensive map guide is your key to unlocking every facet of this extraordinary journey, providing access to remarkable accommodations and profound insights that will linger long after you've departed. With my immersive experience of over four months living in this lake town, I'm thrilled to share a wealth of insider tips and tricks that will elevate your experience. Within this map, you'll discover nearly 100 points of interest, including: * Places to Eat & Drink -- Vegan or Vegetarian Options * Spanish Classes * Lodging Options/Accommodations * Health and Wellness Classes + Services * Adventure Ideas * Mercados/Grocery Stores * Emergency Services: Police + Hospitals * + Many More! Your journey begins here. Anticipate regular updates to keep you well-informed. Currency information: (Guatemalan quetzal) Local language: (Spanish) Timezone (Central Standard Time - UTC-6) With Main Airports: (Guatemala City - GUA). Your journey begins here.

Full guide to living, working, or visiting San Marcos la Laguna on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala! I spent about 3 weeks here as a digital nomad and fell in love with the spiritual community and the magic of the lake. Below you'll find insights on where to find the incredible events such as yoga classes, ceremonies, and more, cafes to work from, the best restaurants, and day trips. While this is written from my perspective as a digital nomad, this is also perfect for anyone spending a couple days to a couple months here. This is everything you'll need to feel prepared for your trip to the lake, just know you'll probably end up staying longer than you planned! To make navigating all of these places easier for you, I've added emoji's to denote the type of place it is. See below for the key! 🌿 - Vegetarian or abundance of veggie options 💻 - Digital nomad friendly, great to work from 🧘‍♀️ - Find wonderful and centering yoga classes

My guide to backpacking Central America is finally here! This guide is based on hundreds of hours of research, my own 4 month long trip, and some extras that I wasn't able to get to but would still highly recommend based on reviews from trusted friends! This guide serves as an essential list of the best attractions in each country and what not to miss! The route in the guide is laid out North to South, starting in Belize and ending in Panama, but it can also be used in reverse. The guide includes information for how to get between locations; however not in great detail as the schedules and prices change frequently and let's be honest, the busses are never on time in Central America! The best way to get between places depends on your timeline and budget of your trip: if you have months to explore, take the local "chicken busses" for a more affordable and immersive experience; if you only have weeks, take the more direct shuttles; and if you're tight on time, take the more direct and upscale coaches. Whichever option you choose, the locals are always willing to help with chicken busses, and shuttle busses and coaches are very easy to book throughout Central America at your hostel, any tour operator, or online. Where possible, I included accommodation recommendations for places that I personally stayed at and can vouch for, or know someone who did. In addition, there are links for booking hostels in each region! I hope this guide provides some help and inspiration to backpack Central America, it's one of my absolute favourite places on Earth! Need a custom trip planned for Central America? Reach out, I can help you!