![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000635-1038x576.jpg "Lake Atitlán")
In the past three days, I did a Quetzaltrekkers hiking tour from Xela (or, more precisely, from the town Xecam near Xela) to Lake Atitlán. This 42 kilometre hike was more exhausting than expected. However, the nice views (especially on the last day over the lake) were well worth the effort. Continue reading Hiking from Xela to Lake Atitlán
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000571-1038x576.jpg "Cathedral in Xela")
Colonial churches
Quetzaltenango (or Xela for short) is another colonial town. I visited the city mainly because it is the starting point of my next multi-day hike. Continue reading Colonial churches
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000566-1038x576.jpg "Earth Lodge")
Relaxing in Earth Lodge
After the exhausting vulcano climb, I needed some time to relax. The Earth Lodge near Antigua was ideal for that. Continue reading Relaxing in Earth Lodge
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000534-1038x576.jpg "Eruption of Fuego")
Climbing a volcano
Originally, I did not have climbing Acatenango volcano on my itinerary. However, several travellers told me that this is the volcano hike to do in Guatemala: The views of the neighbouring (and very active) Fuego volcano were supposed to be awesome. As it turned out, these people were absolutely right. Continue reading Climbing a volcano
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000519.jpg "Mural in Ataco")
El Salvador at its best
The last four days I spent in Santa Ana. From there, I went on several day trips on which I got to know the El Salvador more or less as I was expecting it. Continue reading El Salvador at its best
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Suchitoto, or: A small disappointment
I have just arrived in Honduras, and now I have left already again for El Salvador. Unfortunately, Suchitoto could not quite live up to my (rather high) expectations. Continue reading Suchitoto, or: A small disappointment
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000473-1038x576.jpg "Temple 11")
From Cobán to Copán
From Semuc Champey I went to Cobán, and from there to Copán (Ruinas) in Honduras. There, I visited some more ruins which were again different from the ones I visited so far. Continue reading From Cobán to Copán
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000427-1038x576.jpg "Semuc Champey")
The beauty of Semuc Champey
Having spent enough time on or near the water, I decided against the highway which would take me to the coast again. Instead, I went inland to visit Semuc Champey. Continue reading The beauty of Semuc Champey
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000403-1038x576.jpg "Tikal")
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Star Wars
On my first full day in Guatemala I already had my first highlight: a visit to Tikal. Continue reading Indiana Jones and the Temple of Star Wars
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000357-1038x576.jpg "Xunantunich")
Mayan traces above and below ground
My last stop in Belize, in the town of San Ignacio, was dedicated to the Mayans again: Today, I visited the ruins of Xunantunich. The day before, I went on a caving tour to Actun Tunuchil Muknal to see the Mayan artifacts there. Continue reading Mayan traces above and below ground