GUATEMALA

Nestled in the volcanoes southwest of Guatemala City, Antigua is such a bright, special place. I spent 4 days in the small city this January resting and recovery after a few weeks in Nicaragua, and I spent my time exploring the cobblestone streets and sitting out and appreciating my surroundings under the warm Central American winter sun.

When visiting Guatemala’s vibrant city of Antigua, there is a type of accommodation to choose from for every kind of traveler, from hostels to modern boutique hotels. If you are like me and fall in between those two, Barbara’s Boutique Hostel is where you want to be.