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Inside Casa Botrán: Where Rum Is Made the Slow Way

A look at the highland aging process behind one of Guatemala’s most storied spirits Most rum is made to a schedule. Casa Botrán is made to a mountain. Here is what actually happens inside one of Guatemala’s most respected distilleries, and why the altitude matters as much as the barrel. What makes Guatemalan rum different […]

Tikal: History Rising from the Jungle

Rise before dawn and watch the fog lift over Tikal ancient temples as howler monkeys call through the jungle. A once-in-a-lifetime Maya experience in Guatemala.

The World Cup Made You Look at the Map. Now Go.

Climb aboard a brightly painted chicken bus at night and discover Guatemala City neighborhoods, street food, and local life in the most authentic way possible.

The Best Father’s Day Gift Is the One He Will Still Be Talking About in Years

Climb aboard a brightly painted chicken bus at night and discover Guatemala City neighborhoods, street food, and local life in the most authentic way possible.

Night Falls, the City Lights Up: Our Chicken Bus Tour

Climb aboard a brightly painted chicken bus at night and discover Guatemala City neighborhoods, street food, and local life in the most authentic way possible.

The Day I Learned to Cook in Guatemala

A traveler shares their experience of a traditional Guatemalan cooking class, discovering pepian, the Popol Vuh, and the deep cultural meaning of corn in Maya culture.