Antigua's Ash, Artisans, and the Art of Staying

Ixchel navigates Antigua's rainy season, the ongoing volcanic activity, and the practicalities of settling in. From a sealed museum to a chicken bus ride to the Jocotenango fair, she calculates the real costs of living in this colonial gem. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Guatemala: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Guatemala guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Arco de Santa Catalina, Nim Pot artisan market, Por Qué No? Cafe, Convento de las Capuchinas, Jocotenango, San Felipe, Ciudad Vieja. Covered: Volcanic activity and safety, Museum closure and heritage politics, Artisan market and huipiles, Cost of living and rent in Antigua, Fiesta patronal in Jocotenango, Rainy season travel logistics. Chapters:00:00 Antigua Guatemala01:35 Nim Pot artisan market03:04 Convento de las Capuchinas03:55 Jocotenango06:05 Ciudad Vieja A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AntiguaGuatemala #GuatemalaTravel #RainySeason #VolcanDeFuego #MuseoArteColonial #JocotenangoFiesta #GuatemalaLiving #CostOfLiving #MayanTextiles #GuatemalanFood #AcatenangoHike #CentralAmerica #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #ChickenBus #GuatemalaHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/