Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales

Ixchel settles into Nebaj after a three-hour journey from Xela, exploring the misty Ixil highlands, local weaving traditions, and the practicalities of living in this remote town. ☕ 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 42 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Nebaj, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Plaza Central, Iglesia de Nebaj, Mercado Central, Koffein Bee, Mercado de Artesanías, Xe'vak, Centro Cultural Kumool, Banco G&T Continental. Covered: Nebaj arrival and transport, Ixil weaving and huipiles, Civil war history and memorials, Local food and markets, Residency and banking logistics, Hiking and sacred sites. Chapters:00:00 Nebaj02:47 Koffein Bee05:47 Centro Cultural Kumool07:54 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nebaj #GuatemalaTravel #IxilHighlands #BackstrapWeaving #Huipil #CentralAmerica #SoloFemaleTravel #DigitalNomadLife #GuatemalaResidency #MayaCulture #CloudForest #SustainableTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #QuetzaltenangoToNebaj #HighlandLiving #IndigenousRights #RainySeasonTravel #CulturalImmersion https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel spends her last full day in Quetzaltenango, navigating independence month preparations and saturated soil warnings before heading north into the Ixil highlands. ☕ 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 41 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Zona 1, Parque Centroamérica, Catedral del Espíritu Santo, Teatro Municipal de Quetzaltenango, Pasaje Enríquez, Mandarina, Zona 3, Mercado La Democracia. Covered: Independence Month Preparations, Soil Saturation and Landslide Risks, Market Economics and Local Food Costs, Residency and Banking Logistics, City Safety and Transit Tips, Cultural Reflection on Xela's History. Chapters:00:00 Quetzaltenango03:00 Zona 307:43 Habitual Coffee Brew Bar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaTravel #Quetzaltenango #XelaLife #HighlandMarkets #ResidencyInGuatemala #MercadoLaDemocracia #VolcanSantaMaria #IndependenceDayGT #RainySeasonTravel #GuatemalaFood #SpanishSchools #CentralAmerica #TravelTips #DigitalNomadGT #KicheCulture #SafeTravelGuatemala #MarimbaMusic #CloudForestHiking https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel spends her last full day in Quetzaltenango, navigating the festive preparations for September 15th while reflecting on the city's resilience, the reality of living here, and the practicalities of moving north. ☕ 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 40 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Parque Centroamérica, Catedral del Espíritu Santo, Pasaje Enríquez, Mandarina, Zona 3, Mercado La Democracia, Banco Agromercantil, Cerro El Baúl. Covered: Xela independence preparations, Soil saturation and landslide risks, Daily costs in Xela, Market culture in Zona 3, Moving north to Ixil/Q'eqchi' highlands. Chapters:00:00 Quetzaltenango03:33 Banco Agromercantil07:00 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaTravel #Quetzaltenango #XelaLife #HighlandLiving #SoloFemaleTravel #DigitalNomadGuatemala #CentralAmericaTravel #RainySeasonInGuatemala #MayaCulture #VolcanoHiking #StreetFoodGuatemala #CoffeeLovers #ResidencyJourney #TravelTips #SlowTravel #GuatemalaFood #BackpackingCentralAmerica #IndigenousMarkets https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel explores Quetzaltenango as the city prepares for Independence Day, navigating saturated roads, market rhythms, and the quiet resilience of life in the highlands. ☕ 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 39 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Zona 1, Parque Centroamérica, Pasaje Enríquez, Habitual Coffee Brew Bar, Zona 3, Mercado La Democracia, El Calvario, Banco Banrural. Covered: Market exploration, Residency logistics, City history, Cost of living, Weather impacts, Local culture. Chapters:00:00 Zona 102:27 Zona 305:47 Banco Banrural08:43 Teatro Municipal A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaTravel #Quetzaltenango #XelaLife #HighlandLiving #ResidencyInGuatemala #MercadoLaDemocracia #CentralAmerica #SoloFemaleTravel #DigitalNomadGuatemala #RainySeason #MayaCulture #VolcanicLandscapes #BudgetTravel #SpanishSchools #FoodieGuatemala #SlowTravel #LatinAmericaDiaries #IxchelMorales https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel explores the rhythms of Mercado La Democracia, navigates rainy highland roads, and shares practical tips on living in Quetzaltenango. ☕ 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 38 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Parque Centroamérica, Zona 3, Mercado La Democracia, Pasaje Enríquez, 5ms Coffee House, Mandarina, Habitual Coffee Brew Bar, Banco Industrial. Covered: Market exploration in Zona 3, Banking and residency logistics, Xelafer fair preparations, Local food costs and shopping, Daily transit and navigation, Residency and DPI process. Chapters:00:00 Parque Centroamérica02:14 Zona 306:09 Mandarina A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaTravel #Quetzaltenango #XelaLife #HighlandLiving #MercadoLaDemocracia #ResidencyInGuatemala #CentralAmericaTravel #MayaCulture #CoffeeLovers #RainySeasonTravel #ExpatLife #SpanishLearning #VolcanoViews #StreetFood #SustainableTravel #LatinAmerica #TravelTips #LocalLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel navigates the early morning of Mercado La Democracia in Quetzaltenango, discussing residency paperwork, banking logistics, and the city's preparations for Xelafer. ☕ 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 37 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Mercado La Democracia, Habitual Coffee Brew Bar, Pasaje Enríquez, Parque Centroamérica, Teatro Municipal de Quetzaltenango, Complejo Deportivo, La Cantera Sport Club, Fuentes Georginas. Covered: Market exploration in Zona 3, Banking and residency logistics, Xelafer fair preparations, Local food costs and shopping, Daily transit and navigation. Chapters:00:00 Mercado La Democracia02:14 Teatro Municipal de Quetzaltenango05:06 Pasaje Enríquez08:06 Parque Centroamérica10:38 Fuentes Georginas A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaTravel #Quetzaltenango #XelaLife #HighlandCulture #ResidencyInGuatemala #MercadoLaDemocracia #Xelafer2026 #CentralAmericaTravel #MayaHeritage #VolcanicLandscapes #CoffeeCulture #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadGuatemala #IndependenceDayGT #WesternHighlands #KicheCulture #BudgetTravelGT #GuatemalaFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel navigates the pre-dawn market rhythms of Zona 3, updates on her residency paperwork, and explores how Quetzaltenango transforms for Xelafer. A practical guide to living in Guatemala's second city. ☕ 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 36 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Zona 3, Mercado La Democracia, Pasaje Enríquez, Parque Centroamérica, Catedral del Espíritu Santo, Teatro Municipal, Avenida Las Américas, Habitual Coffee Brew Bar. Covered: Residency and DPI process, Xelafer fair preparations, Cost of living and local food, City safety and transit, Local culture and politics. Chapters:00:00 Quetzaltenango01:50 Pasaje Enríquez04:43 Avenida Las Américas06:59 El Calvario09:29 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaTravel #Quetzaltenango #XelaLife #ResidencyInGuatemala #CentralAmericaTravel #HighlandMarkets #GuatemalaFood #ExpatsInGuatemala #Xelafer2026 #CostOfLivingGT #SafeTravelGuatemala #SpanishSchoolsXela #VolcanicHighlands #MarketRhythms #GuatemalaCulture #TravelTips2026 #LatinAmericaAdventures #DigitalNomadGT https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel navigates the busy market rhythms of Zona 3, previews the upcoming Xelafer independence celebrations, and sorts out the practicalities of banking in Guatemala's highland capital. ☕ 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 35 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Zona 1, Parque Centroamérica, Mandarina, Zona 3, Mercado La Democracia, Pasaje Enríquez, Banco Industrial, Avenida Las Américas. Covered: Market exploration in Zona 3, Banking and residency logistics, Xelafer fair preparations, Local food costs and shopping, Daily transit and navigation. Chapters:00:00 Zona 101:30 Zona 304:49 Avenida Las Américas07:55 Fuentes Georginas A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Quetzaltenango #Xela #GuatemalaTravel #HighlandsLife #MercadoLaDemocracia #Xelafer2026 #ResidencyInGuatemala #CentralAmericaTravel #MarketDays #CoffeeCulture #GuatemalaWeather #TravelBudget #SpanishLearning #VolcanicLandscapes #LocalFood #IndependenceDay #SlowTravel #GuatemalaCityGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel explores Quetzaltenango's Mercado La Democracia, navigates the city's transit and residency logistics, and previews the upcoming Xelafer independence celebrations. ☕ 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 34 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Zona 1, Parque Centroamérica, Zona 3, Mercado La Democracia, Habitual Coffee Brew Bar, Catedral del Espíritu Santo, Teatro Municipal, Avenida Las Américas. Covered: Market exploration, Residency logistics, City safety, Fair preparations, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Zona 101:36 Parque Centroamérica02:35 Zona 306:58 Avenida Las Américas08:56 Pasaje Enríquez A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Quetzaltenango #Xela #GuatemalaTravel #MercadoLaDemocracia #HighlandLife #ResidencyInGuatemala #Xelafer2026 #KicheCulture #BudgetTravelGT #CentralAmericaAdventures #DigitalNomadGuatemala #SpanishSchoolsXela #VolcanicLandscapes #RainySeasonGuatemala #LocalFoodGuatemala #SafeTravelTips #GuatemalaHistory #WesternHighlands https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel drives from Chichicastenango to Quetzaltenango, navigating blockades and rain. She settles into a new flat in Zona 1, explores the city's market culture, and plans her residency paperwork. ☕ 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 33 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Chichicastenango, Zona 1, Parque Centroamérica, Avenida Las Américas, Pasaje Enríquez, Cerro El Baúl, Mercado La Democracia, Restaurante Tertulianos. Covered: Moving to Quetzaltenango, Residency Paperwork, Cost of Living, Local Markets, City History. Chapters:00:00 Zona 101:39 Quetzaltenango04:18 Avenida Las Américas06:33 Restaurante Tertulianos A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Quetzaltenango #Xela #GuatemalaTravel #DigitalNomadLife #HighlandLiving #ResidencyJourney #CentralAmerica #TravelBudget #KicheCulture #VolcanoViews #RainySeason #StreetFood #MarketDays #ImmigrationTips #GuatemalaLife #SlowTravel #WesternHighlands #ExpatLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel spends her last full day in Chichicastenango, navigating a highway blockade, sharing final meals at local comedores, and preparing for the move to Xela as she reflects on the cost of living and residency logistics. ☕ 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 32 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Chichicastenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: La Paz, Plaza de Santo Tomás, El Cafecito, Iglesia de Santo Tomás, Museo Regional Rossbach, Restaurante Casa Mash, Pascual Abaj, Morerías. Covered: Chichicastenango daily life, Residency logistics, Local economics, Transport issues, Cultural reflection, Pre-departure preparations. Chapters:00:00 Chichicastenango01:57 Iglesia de Santo Tomás03:49 La Paz06:37 Banco Industrial09:20 Agua Escondida11:00 Forest A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chichicastenango #GuatemalaTravel #KicheCulture #PascualAbaj #ResidencyJourney #HighlandsOfGuatemala #SantoTomasChurch #MaskCarving #LocalFood #TravelTips #GuatemalaLife #IndigenousMarkets #RainySeason #XelaBound #CulturalHeritage #SoloFemaleTravel #BudgetTravel #MayaTraditions https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel spends her last full day in Chichicastenango, navigating the quiet after the Sunday market, a morning fuel-price protest blockade, and a final visit to Pascual Abaj. She reflects on the town's economy, the cost of living, and what this working highland hub has taught her before she moves on. ☕ 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 31 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Chichicastenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: El Cafecito, Capilla del Calvario, Pascual Abaj, Museo de Máscaras Ceremoniales, Cementerio General, Arco Gucumatz, Casa San Juan Restaurante, La Paz. Covered: Off-market day rhythm, Fuel price protests and local economy, Cost of living and local food prices, Pascual Abaj and mask carving traditions, Cemetery safety practicalities, Farewell reflection. Chapters:00:00 Chichicastenango00:45 Capilla del Calvario02:02 La Paz03:21 Pascual Abaj04:45 Cementerio General06:05 Casa San Juan Restaurante07:14 Quiet balcony at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chichicastenango #GuatemalaTravel #TravelGuatemala #QuicheHighlands #Guatemala #SantoTomas #PascualAbaj #MayaCulture #ChichicastenangoTravelGuide #RainySeasonTravel #GuatemalaCostOfLiving #PepianDePollo #LivingInGuatemala #GuatemalaBlog #CentralAmerica #SoloTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel takes in the final Sunday market in Chichicastenango, from the flower stalls to the sacred steps of Santo Tomás, shares a tamale breakfast with a vendor, and reflects on the town's quiet power before the week's end. ☕ 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 30 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Chichicastenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Iglesia de Santo Tomás, Pascual Abaj, Restaurante Casa Mash, Arco Gucumatz, La Paz. Covered: Sunday market trade, Maya-Catholic syncretism, Pascual Abaj shrine, local food costs, market day economics, feria rides. Chapters:00:00 Highland market morning01:05 Iglesia de Santo Tomás03:06 Pascual Abaj05:19 Restaurante Casa Mash07:45 Town street08:29 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chichicastenango #Guatemala #GuatemalaTravel #TravelGuatemala #MarketDay #MayaCulture #Kiche #Highlands #CentralAmerica #SantoTomas #RainySeason #TravelPodcast #LivingInGuatemala #Pepian #Tamales #Huiplies https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

On a quiet Saturday in Chichicastenango, Ixchel explores the town after the market rush, visits the Capilla del Calvario, reflects on recent events and the cost of living, and plans for the lunar eclipse visible from her rooftop. ☕ 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 29 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Chichicastenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Arco Gucumatz, Santo Tomás Church, Capilla del Calvario, Cementerio General, Pascual Abaj, Chichicastenango Regional Museum, El Cafecito, Casa San Juan Restaurante. Covered: Off-day rhythm, Capilla del Calvario, Cemetery visit, Lunar eclipse, Traditional justice, Cost of living, Feria rides. Chapters:00:00 Arco Gucumatz01:08 Capilla del Calvario02:34 Chichicastenango Regional Museum05:02 Pascual Abaj06:29 El Cafecito A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chichicastenango #GuatemalaTravel #Quiche #LunarEclipse #RainySeason #MayaCulture #Highlands #TravelPodcast #PascualAbaj #SantoTomas #Cemetery #CostOfLiving #Guatemala #MarketDay #MaskCarving #SpiritualGuatemala #ChichicastenangoGuide #Archaeology https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Day three in Chichicastenango. Ixchel explores the town the day after the big Thursday market, visits the mask museum, hikes the hill to Pascual Abaj for quiet reflection, and talks about the real cost of living in this highland K'iche' trading hub. ☕ 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 28 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Chichicastenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Hotel Chalet, Museo Regional, Pascual Abaj, Museo de Máscaras Ceremoniales, Restaurante Los Fratelli Chichicastenango, Capilla del Calvario, Arco Gucumatz, Artisan Coffee Roastery. Covered: Museum visit, Pascual Abaj Shrine, Cost of living highs, Mask carving tradition. Chapters:00:00 Hotel Chalet00:47 Museo Regional02:40 Museo de Máscaras Ceremoniales05:22 Restaurante Los Fratelli Chichicastenango07:38 Capilla del Calvario10:34 Chichicastenango A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chichicastenango #GuatemalaTravel #TravelGuatemala #Kiche #PascualAbaj #MayaCulture #HighlandGuatemala #TravelPodcast #GuatemalaHighlands #LivingInGuatemala #MarketTown #MaskCarvers #SantoTomas #Quiche #BudgetTravel #RainySeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel wakes before dawn on market day in Chichicastenango. She walks the zoned stalls of the Thursday market, watches the flowers, livestock, and textiles trade hands, shares a market lunch, and reflects on the economics of this working K'iche' hub. ☕ 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 27 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Chichicastenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Hotel Chalet, Plaza de Santo Tomás, El Cafecito, Arco Gucumatz, Capilla del Calvario, Cementerio General, Museo Regional. Covered: Thursday market, Market economics, K'iche' trading culture, Cemetery visit, Local food, Rainy season market conditions. Chapters:01:05 Plaza de Santo Tomás02:34 El Cafecito04:21 Arco Gucumatz06:32 Cementerio General07:39 Cemetery hilltop09:12 Hotel Chalet A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chichicastenango #GuatemalaTravel #MarketDay #Kiche #Highlands #TextileMarket #SantoTomas #RainySeason #TravelGuatemala #ChichiMarket #IndigenousMarket #GuatemalaVlog #PascualAbaj #PepianDePollo #CementerioGeneral #Mesoamerica #CulturaViva #ElQuiche https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel moves from Lake Atitlán to the highland market town of Chichicastenango, arriving on a rainy Tuesday. She walks the quiet plaza, visits Santo Tomás church, and meets mask carvers on the road to Pascual Abaj, threading costs and practicalities through the day. ☕ 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 26 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Chichicastenango, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Posada el Arco, Iglesia de Santo Tomás, Pascual Abaj, Museo de Máscaras Ceremoniales, Chichicastenango Regional Museum, Artisan Coffee Roastery, Mirador De Chichicastenango. Covered: Arrival from Panajachel, Santo Tomás church and syncretism, Mask carving and Pascual Abaj, Rainy season quiet market, Cost of living and local food, Practical safety and logistics. Chapters:00:00 Posada el Arco01:26 Iglesia de Santo Tomás03:22 Museo de Máscaras Ceremoniales05:26 Market street activity07:25 Chichicastenango Regional Museum09:02 Mirador De Chichicastenango09:52 Pascual Abaj A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chichicastenango #GuatemalaTravel #HighlandsTravel #RainySeason #MayanCulture #SantoTomas #PascualAbaj #MaskCarvers #MarketDay #Quiche #GuatemalaBlog #TravelPodcast #DigitalNomadGuatemala #TextileArt #CopalIncense #PepiandePollo #CentralAmerica #LakeAtitlanToChichi https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

On the final full day in Panajachel, Ixchel takes one last morning lancha, checks in with her favourite weavers in San Juan, and thinks about what the rainy season on Lake Atitlán has taught her before she heads to Chichicastenango. ☕ 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 25 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Panajachel, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Embarcadero dock, Nativo Café, Tz'unun Ya' cooperative, Volcán San Pedro, Restaurante Lena’s Atlantis, Museo Lacustre Atitlán, Church of San Francisco, The Little Spoon. Covered: Final day reflections, Lancha trip to San Juan, Weaving cooperative visit, Eating fish in Panajachel, Cost of living check, Museum visit and history. Chapters:00:00 Embarcadero dock01:04 Boat engine02:35 Volcán San Pedro03:58 Restaurante Lena’s Atlantis05:31 Bar music muffled06:18 The Little Spoon A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Panajachel #LakeAtitlan #GuatemalaTravel #RainySeason #SanJuanLaLaguna #TextileTourism #WeavingCoop #MuseoLacustre #TheLittleSpoon #Mojarra #TravelPodcast #Highlands #Chichicastenango #SoloTravel #MayanCulture #BackpackingGuatemala https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

On their final full day in Panajachel, Ixchel takes one last early lancha to San Juan for a weaving visit, reflects on the lake's moody rainy-season beauty, and shares practical costs and tips for living and traveling around Lake Atitlán. ☕ 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 24 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Panajachel, Guatemala. Places in this episode: San Juan La Laguna, Tz'unun Ya' cooperative, Mercado Municipal, Church of San Francisco, Reserva Natural Atitlán, Hidden Coffee, The Little Spoon. Covered: textile cooperatives, lancha transport, rainy season rhythm, cost of living, lake ecology, residency paperwork. Chapters:00:00 Tz'unun Ya' cooperative03:15 Mercado Municipal05:10 Reserva Natural Atitlán06:47 The Little Spoon08:18 Restaurant interior09:21 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Panajachel #LakeAtitlan #GuatemalaTravel #RainySeason #WeavingCoop #SanJuanLaLaguna #BackstrapLoom #LanchaBoat #Chichicastenango #Highlands #TravelGuatemala #DigitalNomad #CostOfLiving #SustainableTravel #MayaWeaving #Atitlan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel takes the early lancha across Lake Atitlán, watches the fishermen and the light come up over the volcanoes, and thinks about why this lake holds people so hard. A quiet episode about water, memory, and the cost of staying put. ☕ 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 23 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Panajachel, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Embarcadero dock, Panajachel, San Marcos La Laguna, San Juan La Laguna, Museo Lacustre Atitlán, Nativo Café, Circus Bar. Covered: Lancha boat network, San Juan gentrification, Museo Lacustre geology, Rainy season rhythm, Local food costs. Chapters:00:00 Lakeside dawn, boat engine03:17 Rain on tin roof05:06 Museo Lacustre Atitlán06:53 Circus Bar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Panajachel #LakeAtitlan #GuatemalaTravel #SanJuanLaLaguna #SanMarcosLaLaguna #Lancha #RainySeason #Atitlan #TravelGuatemala #TextileTourism #MuseoLacustre #NativoCafe #CircusBar #Guatemala #LakeLife #HighlandsGuatemala #SoloTravelGuatemala https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

On day seven in Panajachel, Ixchel takes a quiet morning walk through the market, visits the Reserva Natural Atitlán to see the spider monkeys, and reflects on the rhythms of the rainy season, the cost of settling in, and the pieces of a homecoming that are slowly coming together. ☕ 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 22 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Panajachel, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Mercado Municipal Panajachel, Reserva Natural Atitlán, Embarcadero Panajachel, Nativo Café, Calle Santander. Covered: Panajachel daily life, Reserva Natural Atitlan, NIT registration process, Lake Atitlan rainy season, Food costs in Panajachel. Chapters:00:00 Town street after rain01:13 Calle Santander02:23 Forest04:27 Nativo Café06:01 Cafe07:10 Rain on roof08:18 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Panajachel #LakeAtitlan #GuatemalaTravel #RainySeason #TravelGuatemala #Atitlan #MercadoMunicipal #ReservaNaturalAtitlan #SpiderMonkeys #Quetzales #GuatemalaResidency #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #LakeCountry https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Day six in Panajachel: Ixchel visits a weaving cooperative in Santa Cruz La Laguna, considers the real cost of a lake life, and gets caught in the afternoon storm. Plus the news about the landfill and what it means for the lake. ☕ 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 21 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Panajachel, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Santa Cruz La Laguna, Embarcadero dock, Nativo Café, Reserva Natural Atitlán. Covered: Textile cooperatives, Lake Atitlan lanchas, Santa Cruz La Laguna, Cost of living around the lake, AMSA landfill closure, Gentrification on Lake Atitlan. Chapters:00:00 Thunder00:28 Santa Cruz La Laguna01:38 Village02:34 Workshop03:53 Panajachel05:23 Cafe07:08 Nativo Café A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Guatemala #LakeAtitlan #Panajachel #SantaCruzLaLaguna #BackstrapLoom #MayaWeaving #TravelGuatemala #RainySeason #CentralAmerica #SlowTravel #TextileArt #LakeLife #Xocomil #IndigenousArtisans #GuatemalaTravel #DigitalNomad https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

On day five in Panajachel, Ixchel takes the lancha to Santa Cruz La Laguna to visit a weaving cooperative, reflects on the changing lakeside economy, and watches an afternoon storm roll in over the volcanoes. ☕ 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 20 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Panajachel, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Santa Cruz La Laguna, Embarcadero, Nativo Café, Calle Santander, Church of San Francisco. Covered: Santa Cruz weaving cooperative, Gentrification on Lake Atitlan, AMSA landfill closure, Panajachel cost of living, Rainy season weather. Chapters:00:00 Embarcadero01:36 Village03:11 Workshop04:12 Nativo Café05:50 Cafe07:51 Panajachel09:13 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SantaCruzLaLaguna #LakeAtitlan #WeavingGuatemala #BackstrapLoom #Panajachel #GuatemalaTravel #RainySeasonGuatemala #TextileArt #MayaWeaving #SustainableTravel #GuatemalaHighlands #LakeLife #VolcanoViews #IndigenousCrafts #HiddenGemGuatemala #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel kayaks across a quiet morning lake, takes a public lancha toward Santiago Atitlán, and hears how the Tz'utujil town's tensions shape daily life. Along the way she checks prices for food, tours and weaving, and settles into the rainy-season rhythm of the lake. ☕ 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 19 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Panajachel, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Santa Catarina Palopó, Santiago Atitlán, Lake Atitlán, Volcán San Pedro, Volcán Tolimán, Volcán Atitlán, Calle Santander, Nativo Café. Covered: Kayaking at Lake Atitlan, Public lancha transport and costs, Santiago Atitlan culture and tension, Maximon cofradia visit, Rainy season daily rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Nativo Café03:33 Boat ride04:34 Santiago Atitlán06:17 Church interior07:55 Panajachel09:39 Lake Atitlán A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LakeAtitlan #Panajachel #SantiagoAtitlan #GuatemalaTravel #Kayaking #LanchaBoat #Maximon #Tzutujil #RainySeason #MayaWeaving #TravelGuatemala #Volcanoes #XocomilWind #Highlands #Guatemala #TextileArt #BackstrapLoom #Atitlan #CentralAmericaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Day three in Panajachel. I take a lancha across Lake Atitlán to San Juan La Laguna, watch a backstrap-loom weaver at the Tz'unun Ya' cooperative, and get caught in the afternoon storm on the way back. ☕ 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 18 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Panajachel, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Los Llanos, Embarcadero, San Juan La Laguna, Tz'unun Ya', Santa Catarina Palopó, Reserva Natural Cerro Tzankujil, Volcán San Pedro, El Ultimo Refugio. Covered: Textile cooperatives, Lake Atitlan lanchas, San Juan La Laguna, Rainy season rhythm, Cost of living around the lake. Chapters:00:00 Los Llanos01:11 Santa Catarina Palopó08:08 El Ultimo Refugio A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Guatemala #LakeAtitlan #Panajachel #SanJuanLaLaguna #MayanWeaving #BackstrapLoom #TzununYa #GuatemalaTravel #TravelPodcast #RainySeason #Xocomil #Atitlan #Kaqchikel #TextileArt #SoloTravel #LivingInGuatemala https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

On day two in Panajachel, Ixchel takes a lancha across Lake Atitlán to San Juan La Laguna, where she visits a textile cooperative, watches a backstrap-loom weaver at work, and gains a deeper understanding of the region's Maya cultures and the challenges they face. ☕ 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 17 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Panajachel, Guatemala. Places in this episode: San Juan La Laguna, Lake Atitlan, Volcan San Pedro, Embarcadero dock, Nativo Café, Mirador del Lago Atitlan, Church of San Francisco. Covered: Textile cooperatives and weaving, Lake Atitlan lancha travel, San Juan La Laguna gentrification, Lake Atitlan history and civil war, Rainy season weather and lake conditions, Cost of living and daily expenses in Panajachel. Chapters:00:00 Embarcadero dock01:20 San Juan La Laguna04:06 Panajachel05:40 Church of San Francisco07:30 Thunder A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LakeAtitlan #Panajachel #SanJuanLaLaguna #GuatemalaTravel #TextileCooperative #BackstrapLoom #MayaCulture #Tzutujil #Kaqchikel #XocomilWind #RainySeason #GuatemalaHighlands #SustainableTravel #WeavingWorkshop #AtitlanRoutes #GuatemalaHistory #LanchaBoats #TravelGuatemala https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel arrives in Panajachel after a scenic drive from Antigua, explores the lakeside town, checks out a potential long-term rental, and has her first taste of lake life with a lancha ride and a rainy evening on the shore. ☕ 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 16 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Panajachel, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Calle Santander, Nativo Café, Crossroads Cafe, El Ultimo Refugio, Lake Atitlan Public Dock, Church of San Francisco, Banrural, Sololá. Covered: Lake Atitlan arrival, Panajachel town exploration, Real estate and rental housing, Local cuisine (pepian, mojarra), Rainy season weather, Planning lakeside village visits. Chapters:03:03 Banrural04:34 Quiet room interior05:19 Sololá07:28 El Ultimo Refugio08:12 Church of San Francisco A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LakeAtitlan #Panajachel #Guatemala #GuatemalaTravel #TravelGuatemala #RainySeason #CentralAmerica #DigitalNomad #BackpackingGuatemala #Atitlan #Solola #CalleSantander #MayaWeaving #Lancha #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #VisitGuatemala https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel spends her last full day in Antigua Guatemala with a final breakfast at Fat Cat Coffee House, a walk through the ash-dusted cobbled streets, a visit to the artisan market, and a quiet evening at Rooftop Antigua before heading to Lake Atitlán. She reflects on what it costs to actually live here and what she'll miss about this strange, rainy, volcanic town. ☕ 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 15 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Arco de Santa Catalina, Fat Cat Coffee House, Museo de Arte Colonial, Cerro de la Cruz, Rooftop Antigua, Nim Pot Market, San Felipe de Jesús. Covered: Cost of living in Antigua, Weather and volcano ash, Heritage and museum closure, Last-day reflections, Leaving Antigua. Chapters:00:00 Fat Cat Coffee House01:45 Arco de Santa Catalina03:15 San Felipe de Jesús05:31 Nim Pot Market06:24 Cerro de la Cruz07:59 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AntiguaGuatemala #GuatemalaTravel #VisitGuatemala #Antigua #LakeAtitlan #RainySeason #Volcano #FuegoEruption #GuatemalaCity #TravelVlog #DigitalNomad #CentralAmerica #ColonialCity #CafeCulture #GuatemalanFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel spends her final full day in Antigua Guatemala measuring what it costs to live here — rent, market lunches, coffee — and takes one last walk through the rainy-season streets before pointing west toward Lake Atitlán. A practical check-in on the town's rhythms and real prices. ☕ 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 14 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Arco de Santa Catalina, Parque Central, Mercado de Artesanías, San Felipe de Jesús, Casa de la Torre, Artista de Café, Laurel Bistro, Banco Industrial. Covered: Cost of living check, Museum closure and heritage politics, Artisan market and huipiles, Volcanic activity and travel logistics, Farewell to Antigua and planning the highlands leg. Chapters:00:00 Casa de la Torre01:54 Banco Industrial04:07 Mercado de Artesanías05:14 San Felipe de Jesús08:08 Arco de Santa Catalina A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AntiguaGuatemala #GuatemalaTravel #RainySeason #LakeAtitlan #VolcanDeFuego #TravelPodcast #CentralAmerica #DigitalNomad #SlowTravel #GuatemalaLiving #ArcoSantaCatalina #SanFelipeDeJesus #MercadoDeArtesanias #Huipiles #GuatemalaCostOfLiving #TravelGuatemala #AntiguaEats #GuatemalaRoadTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

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/

On day five in Antigua, Ixchel navigates a rainy season day, checks on the Fuego volcano's ongoing activity, visits the sealed Museo de Arte Colonial, and reflects on the cost of living in this colonial town. She also explores the nearby Fiesta Patronal in Jocotenango, taking in the changing mood of the region. ☕ 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 12 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Jocotenango, Banco Industrial, Convento de las Capuchinas, Museo de Arte Colonial, Mercado de Artesanías, Arco de Santa Catalina, Artista de Café, San Felipe de Jesús. Covered: Volcanic activity alert, Museum closure and heritage, Rainy season daily rhythm, Cost of living check, Fiesta patronal details, Bank account bureaucracy. Chapters:00:00 Banco Industrial01:06 Convento de las Capuchinas02:18 Mercado de Artesanías03:34 Jocotenango05:09 Artista de Café06:55 Antigua Guatemala A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AntiguaGuatemala #GuatemalaTravel #RainySeason #FuegoVolcano #Jocotenango #FeriaPatronal #MuseoArteColonial #Pepian #ChickenBus #CostOfLiving #DigitalNomad #TravelGuatemala #CentralAmerica #CoffeeCulture #ArtisanMarket #SanFelipe #GuatemalaCity #ExploreGuatemala https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

On day four in Antigua, Ixchel explores the ruins of La Merced, enjoys a budget-friendly lunch, and reflects on the quiet rhythms of rainy-season 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 11 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Arco de Santa Catalina, Artista de Café, Iglesia de La Merced, Parque Central, Mercado de Artesanías, Convento de las Capuchinas, San Felipe de Jesús, Por Qué No? Cafe. Covered: Antigua rainy season, La Merced ruins, Artisan market huipil, Cost of living Antigua rent, Pepián comedor meal, Coffee shop Artista de Café. Chapters:00:00 Artista de Café01:01 Parque Central02:05 Mercado de Artesanías03:21 Jocotenango04:59 Por Qué No? Cafe06:18 Quiet street in rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AntiguaGuatemala #RainySeason #GuatemalaTravel #TravelPodcast #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #LaMerced #ArtistaDeCafe #PorQueNo #Pepian #Huipil #MayanTextiles #ChipiChipi #VolcanDeAgua #ColonialArchitecture #CentralAmerica #SlowTravel #GuatemalaCostOfLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel dives into Antigua's coffee culture, visits a working finca, and navigates the rainy season's practicalities. She also checks in on the city's recovery after Fuego's eruption and plans her next move. ☕ 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 10 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Casa de la Torre, Artista de Café, La Azotea, Jocotenango, Arco de Santa Catalina, Convento de las Capuchinas, Fat Cat Coffee House. Covered: Coffee culture and farm tours, Local life and neighborhoods beyond the center, Practical costs and logistics in Antigua, Volcanic activity and safety, Exploring historic ruins. Chapters:00:00 Casa de la Torre00:21 Artista de Café01:18 La Azotea02:30 Jocotenango03:39 Arco de Santa Catalina05:40 Fat Cat Coffee House A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AntiguaGuatemala #GuatemalaTravel #CoffeeFarmTour #LaAzotea #RainySeason #VolcanoFuego #ChickenBus #Jocotenango #Pepian #CulturalTravel #TravelPodcast #GuatemalaLiving #CoffeeCulture #ColonialTown #Unix #TravelGuatemala https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Day two in Antigua Guatemala: Ixchel navigates a market day, dodges volcanic ash from Fuego's recent eruption, checks in on the town's artisan scene, and weighs the practical costs of settling in – all under the watchful eyes of Agua and Fuego volcanoes. ☕ 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 9 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Arco de Santa Catalina, Artista de Café, Parque Central, Banco Industrial, Mercado de Artesanías (Nim Pot), Convento de las Capuchinas, Por Qué No? Cafe, Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande. Covered: Volcanic activity, Flat hunting, Cost of living, Artisan markets, Local connections, Banking bureaucracy. Chapters:00:00 Arco de Santa Catalina01:37 Banco Industrial02:56 Convento de las Capuchinas04:37 Por Qué No? Cafe06:11 San Felipe de Jesús07:28 Parque Central09:25 Casa de la Torre A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AntiguaGuatemala #GuatemalaTravel #RainySeason #VolcanDeFuego #ExpatLife #CoffeeFinca #MayanTextiles #Huipil #CentralAmerica #SlowTravel #DigitalNomad #CostOfLiving #TravelPodcast #ColonialCity #UNESCO #MercadoDeArtesanias #Pepian https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel leaves Guatemala City behind and settles into Antigua, navigating cobblestones, checking out the local food and coffee scene, and finding her footing in a town still buzzing from a recent volcanic eruption. ☕ 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 8 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Arco de Santa Catalina, Parque Central, Artista de Café, Mercado de Artesanías, Cerro de la Cruz, San Felipe, Jocotenango, Casco Histórico. Covered: Antigua arrival, Local food, Flat hunting, Volcanic activity, Neighbourhood exploration. Chapters:00:00 Parque Central01:01 Antigua Guatemala02:42 City plaza04:19 Artista de Café05:35 Cerro de la Cruz09:18 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AntiguaGuatemala #GuatemalaTravel #RainySeason #DigitalNomadLife #ExpatLife #VolcanDeFuego #GuatemalaFood #CoffeeCulture #MayanTextiles #CentralAmerica #SlowTravel #TravelPodcast #Antigua #Sacatepequez #LatinAmericaTravel #LiquidAssets https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

On her last evening in Guatemala City before the highlands, Ixchel eats a final shuco, walks the fairgrounds of the Feria de Jocotenango as it sets up, and reflects on the capital's noisy, layered heart. Also: what the move actually cost her, and why she's leaving a piece of herself here. ☕ 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 7 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Paseo de la Sexta, Torre del Reformador, Hipódromo del Norte, Coffee District, Cuatro Grados Norte, Casa Aurora, Centro Cívico, Palacio Nacional. Covered: Street food in Guatemala City, Feria de Jocotenango preparation, Night safety and transport, Reflections on leaving the capital, Costs: shuco, coffee, Uber, Flat rental costs in the capital. Chapters:00:00 Paseo de la Sexta02:12 Torre del Reformador04:07 Hipódromo del Norte06:13 Coffee District07:53 Centro Cívico A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaCity #GuatemalaTravel #Shuco #FeriaDeJocotenango #CentralAmerica #IxchelMorales #TravelPodcast #GuatemalaEats #StreetFood #GuatemalaVlog #ExpatLife #LakeAtitlan #AntiguaGuatemala #GuatemalaHistory #RainySeason #CuatroGradosNorte https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

On her final day in Guatemala City, Ixchel ties up loose ends, explores the city's creative heart, and reflects on the rhythms of the capital before heading to Antigua and the highlands. A practical and personal episode about leaving with open threads. ☕ 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 6 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Zona 4, Cuatro Grados Norte, Coffee District, Plaza de la Constitución, Torre del Reformador, Palacio Nacional, Museo Ixchel, Casa Aurora. Covered: Zona 4 cafes and food, Flat hunting challenges, Transmetro card and bus travel, Final reflections on Guatemala City, Preparations for Antigua and highlands. Chapters:00:00 City avenue00:23 Zona 401:46 Torre del Reformador04:45 Casa Aurora05:53 Rayuela07:24 Guatemala City A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaCity #Zona4 #CuatroGradosNorte #GuatemalaTravel #CentralAmerica #DigitalNomadGuatemala #GuatemalaFood #Pepian #GuatemalaCostOfLiving #Transmetro #LaAurora #MuseoIxchel #RayuelaGuatemala #TravelPodcast #AntiguaGuatemala #RainySeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

On day five in Guatemala City, Ixchel keeps chasing her DPI paperwork, searches for a long-term flat in Zona 1, and feels the city shift as it prepares for the Feria de Jocotenango. A practical look at rents, neighbourhoods, and rainy-season life in the capital. ☕ 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 5 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Black Sheep Kaffee, Hotel Casa Veranda, Palacio Nacional de la Cultura, Catedral Metropolitana, Los Tres Tiempos, Coffee District, Cuatro Grados Norte, Torre del Reformador. Covered: Flat hunting and rentals, Palacio Nacional history and tour, Feria de Jocotenango preparation, Zona 4 and Cuatro Grados Norte, Cost of living in the capital. Chapters:00:00 Black Sheep Kaffee02:10 Palacio Nacional de la Cultura03:39 Los Tres Tiempos05:19 Cuatro Grados Norte07:02 Torre del Reformador08:30 Mercado Central09:35 City street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaCity #Zona1 #Zona4 #PalacioNacional #FeriaDeJocotenango #MercadoCentral #MuseoIxchel #TorreDelReformador #LosTresTiempos #GuatemalaTravel #MovingToGuatemala #RetireInGuatemala #ExpatLife #CafeCulture #GuatemalanFood #MarimbaMusic #CentralAmerica #AdventureTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel reaches day four in Guatemala City: a morning on the Transmetro, a market lunch, a first pass at the public library, and an evening rehearsal with friends before the Feria de Jocotenango begins. ☕ 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 4 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Transmetro, Plaza de la Constitución, Palacio Nacional de la Cultura, Biblioteca Nacional, Paseo de la Sexta, Los Tres Tiempos, Mercado de Artesanías, Cuatro Grados Norte. Covered: transit, food, local culture, feria jocotenango, markets, preparation. Chapters:00:00 Transmetro01:13 Plaza de la Constitución02:48 Zona 1004:09 Coffee District05:57 Hipódromo del Norte A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaCity #GuatemalaTravel #Transmetro #Pepian #Chuchito #MercadoCentral #Huipil #FeriaDeJocotenango #MarimbaMusic #Zona4 #CentroHistorico #TravelPodcast #CentralAmericaTravel #GuatemalaFood #RainySeason #LivingInGuatemala #IxchelMorales https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

On day three in Guatemala City, Ixchel tackles her DPI paperwork, navigates a city-wide protest and transit detours, and finds comfort in a traditional lunch at Mercado Central. Plus, a look at the upcoming Feria de Jocotenango and what it costs to live here. ☕ 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 3 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Places in this episode: La Aurora, Zona 1, Zona 4, Zona 9, Mercado Central, Coffee District, Cuatro Grados Norte, Torre del Reformador. Covered: Residency paperwork, City transit, Mercado Central, Cost of living, Local festivals. Chapters:00:00 Zona 100:42 Mercado Central01:38 City market03:59 Zona 404:46 Torre del Reformador05:39 Hipódromo del Norte08:10 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaCity #GuatemalaTravel #ExpatLife #CentralAmerica #DigitalNomad #DPIPaperwork #MercadoCentral #Pepian #Chuchitos #Transmetro #TorreDelReformador #Kaminaljuyu #FeriadeJocotenango #GuatemalanFood #RainySeason #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel navigates her second day in Guatemala City: a bank account standoff, a Transmetro card, a rainy walk through Zona 1, and a first taste of shuco. She also checks out the Museo Ixchel and plans her escape to Antigua. ☕ 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 2 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Zona 1, Mercado Central, Mercado de Artesanías, Kaminaljuyú, Palacio Nacional de la Cultura, Museo Ixchel del Traje Indígena, Zona 10, Rayuela. Covered: Banking and residency paperwork, Local transit, Maya history and museums, Food and markets, Neighborhood character, Rainy season weather. Chapters:00:00 Guatemala City00:54 Bank lobby02:12 Black Sheep Kaffee03:35 Mercado Central05:38 Palacio Nacional de la Cultura07:31 Rayuela A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaCity #GuatemalaTravel #RainySeason #BankingAbroad #Transmetro #MercadoCentral #MuseoIxchel #Kaminaljuyu #Shuco #Chuchitos #BlackSheepKaffee #Rayuela #Zona1 #Zona10 #LatinAmericaTravel #DigitalNomad #GuatemalaLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel Morales lands at La Aurora Airport in Guatemala City for the start of her new life in Guatemala. This first episode covers the practical business of arrival: entry paperwork, SIM cards, and banking, plus first tastes of the capital's markets and the ancient Maya mounds of Kaminaljuyú, all under the rainy-season drizzle. ☕ 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 1 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Places in this episode: La Aurora International Airport, Zona 10, Casa Aurora, Black Sheep Kaffee, Torre del Reformador, Banco Industrial, Zona 1, Plaza de la Constitución. Covered: Airport arrival, Visa and residency process, Local transportation, Cost of living, Historic centre exploration, Ancient Maya sites. Chapters:00:00 Airport concourse01:23 Zona 102:45 Black Sheep Kaffee05:07 Plaza de la Constitución07:08 Parque Arqueológico Kaminaljuyú08:47 Cafe Cafe Guatemala A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaTravel #GuatemalaCity #LaAurora #Kaminaljuyu #ZonaViva #GuatemalaDigitalNomad #CentralAmericaTravel #RainySeason #GuatemalaRealEstate #TravelLog #MoveToGuatemala #GuatemalaVisa #Transmetro #MercadoCentral #Chuchitos #LandingInGuatemala https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/