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Unforgettable things to do in Guatemala
With active volcanoes, a vibrant indigenous culture, and colorful markets, there are so many incredible things to do in Guatemala.
You’ll find adventure, culture, history, and warm locals all in one place. Below we have put together our list of top activities to do in Guatemala, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to one of our friendly staff!
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Antigua (Lunch on Arrival)
Upon arrival at the airport you will be greeted by our friendly driver Eddie. Enjoy cool beverages in the air conditioned van on your way to the Lodge. If your arrival is before 1pm we highly recommend stopping for lunch in Antigua, a 50 – 80 minute drive depending on traffic. The Spanish colonial town of Antigua is a real highlight of the Guatemalan travel experience.
Here you’ll find Central America’s best colonial city, sitting in a valley surrounded by 3 volcanoes with an enviable climate (70-80F average) & an amazing natural and cultural beauty.
This UNESCO World Heritage site is full of excellent eating out options, we will let you know our favorites! If time allows it take a wander through the cobbled streets and marvel at your surroundings.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/21/t-magazine/antigua-guatemala-travel-guide.html
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Antigua (Day Trip)
Take a day trip from the lodge to Antigua (75 mins each way). After breakfast at the Lodge your driver will take to Antigua and you’ll have the whole day to explore and enjoy. Stop for lunch at one of the world-class resteraunts, grab a beer, a coffee, or a hot chocolate, and you’ll then have time for a quick look around / shop.
Walk around and see the famous churches, the ruins, the architecture, experience the cultural and world-famous markets. You may want to treat yourself to a relaxing massage or pampering session. Or take a tour or do an activity.Antigua never disappoints and is a real highlight of the Guatemalan travel experience. Here you’ll find Central America’s best colonial city, a city sitting in a valley surrounded by 3 volcanoes with an amazing climate (70-75c most days) and amazing natural and cultural beauty.
It’s completely safe to walk around and you’ll see many other tourists here too. It’s full of world-class restaurants, bars, coffee shops and plenty of things to do and see.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/21/t-magazine/antigua-guatemala-travel-guide.html
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Antigua (Hotel Stay)
Spend a night or two at a world class hotel in Antigua before or after your fishing charter.
Walk around and see the famous churches, the ruins, the architecture, experience the cultural and world famous markets. You may want to treat yourself to a relaxing massage or pampering session. Or take a tour or do an activity. We can recommend and make reservations for you and your group to ensure everyone’s preferences are taken care of.
Antigua never disappoints and is a real highlight of the Guatemalan travel experience. Here you’ll find Central America’s best colonial city, a city sitting in a valley surrounded by 3 volcanoes with an amazing climate (70-75c most days) and amazing natural and cultural beauty.
It’s full of world class restaurants, bars, coffee shops and plenty of things to do and see.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/21/t-magazine/antigua-guatemala-travel-guide.html
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Party & Bachelor
Pre or Post your fishing part of the trip, spend a night or 2 in Antigua at a world class hotel you won’t forget.
We’ll handle all the transfers and you’ll have plenty of time to party and celebrate at the many parties, clubs, restaurants, breweries, sports bars and specialty bars that populate Antigua. Friday and Saturday nights in particular offer up a huge party experience however the bars are open every night and being a tourist town you can find a fun night out any night. You may want to add on some activities such as a volcano hike, paintball session or motorbike tour or a brewery tour to keep things moving in the day.
Antigua never disappoints and is a real highlight of the Guatemalan travel experience. Here you’ll find Central America’s best colonial city, a city sitting in a valley surrounded by 3 volcanoes with an amazing climate (70-75c most days) and amazing natural and cultural beauty.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/21/t-magazine/antigua-guatemala-travel-guide.html
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Relax & Beauty
For those non anglers or for those looking to relax on a non-fishing day on your trip we offer many great options to unwind and relax.
We can bring some of these options to you at the lodge or we can take a trip to Antigua to experience them.
Activities include:
- Massages
- Pool & Spa
- Beauty Treatment
- Yoga / Pilates
- Eat amazing food
- Great bars
- Boutique chocolate shops
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Kid-Friendly
For families looking to add some activities to the fishing part of the trip we have a bunch of great options for you. We can offer some of these options to you from your base at the lodge or we can take a trip to Antigua to experience them.
Activities from the lodge:
- Surfing & Learn to surf
- Stand up Paddleboarding
- Antigua Trip
Activities in Antigua
- Guided in Antigua
- Volcano Hike
- Chocolate making class
- Horseback Tour
- Paintball
- Ziplines
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Cultural
Let us know your interests and we can plan excursions to suit everyone in your group.
Options include:
- Guided historical walking tour in Antigua
- Visit to Paramos to see Artisan leatherwear, get great value custom made cowboy boots made to measure!
- Local Foodie tour
- Visit Boys Hope Girls Hope school in Guatemala city (an amazing school that supports academically motivated kids from disadvantaged backgrounds)
- Tour of Ecofiltro factory (a social enterprise to bring clean water to Guatemalan families in rural areas). The tour includes learning the process of making the filters. We love these filters and use them in our house.
- Brewery tour – visit one of our favourite spots in Antigua, take a tour of the brewery, enjoy sampling delicious craft beer in a huge garden with a view of Fuego volcano.
- Local artisanal market tour – let us take the hassle out of visiting the markets by having a guide help out with shopping.
- Coffee museum tour – visit the plantation that produces the coffee we use at Sailfish Oasis. As well as the coffee museum tour you can visit the onsite musical instrument museum and eat in the well renowned French style bistro.
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Giving Back
Many of our clients enjoy getting involved with the local community, the local NGO’s, churches, schools or medical centres whilst down here enjoying their fishing trips.
There is an eternal need for support and resources in this part of the world and many of our clients have built relationships down here and enjoyed the sastisfaction of giving back to those less fortunate while here. Some others have simply brought down goods and left them with us and we’ve made sure they’ve gone to the right places. We have plenty of options if this interest you simply let us know and we’ll make it happen. Below you’ll see the names of three of our inspirational friends who are responsible for thefollowing NGO’s. Take a look at the amazing work they are doing to help underprivileged people in Guatemala. These are truly worthy causes to consider if you are interested in giving back.
LEAD UP – Katie Pokorny
https://www.lead-upguatemala.com
ESPERANZA JUVENILE (BOYSHOPE GIRLS HOPE) – Kristin Barillas
https://esperanzajuvenil.org
WOMENS JUSTICE INITIATIVE – Kate Flatley
https://womens-justice.org
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Surf & Learn to Surf
Guatemala is a great destination for surfing.
Year round we have amazing surf, tropical warm water and sandy beaches.
We offer 2 destinations to take you surfing:
#1 – Iztapa – just minutes from the lodge, the best surf spot in Guatemala We’ll take you via Lancha from the lodge, through the mangroves out to the break. Best for experienced surfers
#2 – El Paredon – one hour drive from the lodge, Guatemala’s most popular surf spot. A long sandy beach with great waves for learn to surf and for experienced surfers. Make a day of it!
We offer surfing experiences for experienced surfers and learners. All equipment, guide and instruction provided.
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Stand Up Paddle
Guatemala is a great destination for Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP). With tropical water and calm/still mornings it’s a great place to get wet!
We offer 2 destinations to take you surfing (all depart from our lodge)
#1 – Iztapa – just minutes from the lodge, the best surf spot in Guatemala
We’ll take you via Lancha from the lodge, through the mangroves out to the break. Best for experienced SUPers
#2 – Behind the Lodge – SUP in the mangroves behind the lodge in the calm and still water.
We offer SUPing experiences for experienced paddlers and for learners. All equipment, guide and instruction provided.
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Lake Atitlan
Enhance your trip by visiting this stunning lake surrounded by 3 volcanoes (Atitlan, Toliman & San Pedro)situated approximately 2 hours from Antigua (or 3 hours from the Lodge). The Lake Atitlan area is rich in Mayan culture with the traditional dress still being worn there. The lake has an area of 130km, is 1500m above sea level, and is 241at its deepest. Take a small private boat across the lake and visit the many Mayan villages dotted at the edges of the lake, each one with its own specialty (eg.textiles, pottery, art). A day trip is possible but if you have time we highly recommend staying a few nights to soak up the relaxing atmosphere. There are a variety of excellent lodging options and we can tailor-make an itinerary to suit everyone in your group.
Surrounded by three majestic volcanoes, Lake Atitlan is renowned as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. With spectacular views and charming Mayan villages, you can soak in the rich Mayan culture while enjoying some of the country’s most beautiful scenery.
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Tikal
The most famous Mayan Ruins in Central America, Tikal is one of the most spectacular old city sites in all of Latin America.
It’s an hour flight from Guatemala city so we will need to allocate you a full day or 1-2 night stay so you can enjoy it or short flight from the lodge / Antigua so we’ll need to allocate you a full day or 1-2 night stay so you can enjoy it.
Take a guided tour and soak in the history, architecture and ancient culture.
Tikal is one of the largest archeological sites of the Mayan civilization. It is located in Tikal National Park, a 370 square kilometer protected jungle reserve, and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tikal’s Mayan architecture dates back as far as the 4th century B.C. The park is home to incredible wildlife, including monkeys and many species of birds. To visit Tikal you must fly from Guatemala City to Flores, where you will be met by a driver and taken to your hotel, which is a two minute walk from the entrance to the park. While visiting Tikal, you will enjoy a guided tour of the awe-inspiring ruins and breathtaking jungle scenery.
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Bike Tours
For groups looking to add some activities to the fishing part of the trip we have a bunch of great options for you.
We can offer some of these options to you from your base at the lodge or we can take a trip to Antigua to experience them.
Biking Activities:
- Motorbike Tour (Trail bikes / on and off road)
- Motorbike Tour (Classic style motorbikes / on road)
- 4-wheeler Moto Tour (Quads / around Antigua area)
- Mountain Bike Tour (on and off road around Antigua area)
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Volcano Hike
Guatemala is the land of the volcanos with 7 volcanos visible from the lodge on a clear day.
We can offer some of these options to you from your base at the lodge or we can take a trip to Antigua to experience them.
There are 2 volcanoes we can offer you for a family hike:
#1 – Pacaya – smaller / user-friendly hike – only a few hours up and down
Toast some marshmallows as the lava flows beneath you!
#2 – Acatenango – bigger / more of an adventure – a full day to go up and down or camp there for the night. Spectacular views from the top overlooking Antigua and Volcano Fuego right next door (if you’re lucky).
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