Samsara's Garden

All you need to know before coming to Guatemala! Save yourself a week by skipping the research and enjoying this breathtaking country with the help of this guide. March marks the end of the dry season, so the land looks tired and everyone is waiting for the rain to come. In my opinion, the best time for a visit is right after the rainy season has finished, and nature is at its most alive phase. But of course, it doesn't matter how green the grass is if you want to see a volcano eruption with your own eyes!

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

Guatemala is a vibrant and beautiful place to visit and although the country is small, there is a never-ending list of places to check out. If it's your first time visiting the country and you are trying to decide what to do, this guide will help give you ideas and places to stop along the way. This guide covers the 3 main tourist attraction cities: - Guatemala City - Antigua - Lake Atitlan Also included are recommended places to stay in all the cities from hostels to private accommodations, as well as great restaurants to eat at.