Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales

Ixchel arrives in Cobán from Nebaj, settling into the rainy-season capital of Alta Verapaz. She explores the misty streets, discusses the cardamom trade, and navigates 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 50 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Cobán, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Barrio Santo Domingo, Parque Central La Paz, Catedral de Santo Domingo, Palacio Municipal, House Of Manna Coban, Banco Industrial, Mercado Central, Café de Hacienda Yalipur. Covered: Cobán arrival and settlement, Residency and banking logistics, Cardamom and coffee economy, Market exploration in Zona 1, Safety and transit tips, Rainy season lifestyle. Chapters: 00:00 Barrio Santo Domingo 02:39 House Of Manna Coban 05:20 Semuc Champey 08:34 Bank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CobánGuatemala #AltaVerapaz #CloudForestTravel #GuatemalaResidency #QeqchiMaya #CardamomHarvest #SemucChampey #QuetzalBirding #LivingInGuatemala #RainySeasonTravel #CentralAmericaNomad #IndigenousMarkets #CoffeeCulture #TravelTipsGuatemala #DigitalNomadGT #HighlandsLife #VisaProcess #LocalFlavors https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel’s final full day in the Ixil highlands involves a quiet morning coffee, packing up her flat in Cantón Batzbacam, and reflecting on the resilience of Nebaj before heading 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 49 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Nebaj, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Cantón Batzbacam, Koffein Bee, Parque Central, Iglesia de Nebaj, Mercado Central, Centro Cultural Kumool, Centro de Artesanías, Hotel Villa Nebaj. Covered: Packing and Departure, Local Cuisine Costs, Ixil History and Memory, Residency Logistics, Market Day Atmosphere. Chapters: 00:00 Cantón Batzbacam 02:12 Parque Central 04:16 Centro Cultural Kumool 06:21 Hotel Villa Nebaj 08:12 Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaTravel #IxilHighlands #Nebaj #CentralAmerica #TravelPodcast #ResidencyInGuatemala #MayaCulture #SustainableTravel #HighlandLife #WeavingTraditions #CivilWarHistory #BudgetTravel #DigitalNomad #LatinAmerica #Quiche #CloudForest #Boxbol #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

On my final full day in Nebaj, I walk the misty streets one last time, tasting boxbol at a local comedor, reflecting on the weight of memory at Xe'vak, and sorting out the residency paperwork that awaits me back in the capital. It is a quiet farewell to 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 48 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Nebaj, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Cantón Batzbacam, Parque Central, Iglesia de Nebaj, Koffein Bee, Centro Cultural Kumool, Xe'vak, Calzada 15 de Septiembre, El Jardín Café y Restaurante. Covered: Nebaj daily life, Ixil weaving culture, Civil war memory and museums, Residency bureaucracy, Local cuisine boxbol, Sacred sites Xe'vak. Chapters: 00:00 Cantón Batzbacam 01:34 Koffein Bee 03:23 Calzada 15 de Septiembre 05:17 Banco G&T Continental 06:57 Forest A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NebajGuatemala #IxilHighlands #GuatemalaTravel #DigitalNomadGuatemala #ResidencyInGuatemala #CentralAmericaTravel #CloudForestHiking #MayaCulture #SustainableTravel #LatinAmericaVlog #TravelTips2026 #QuicheDepartment #IndigenousWeaving #GuatemalaFood #SoloFemaleTravel #LongTermTravel #HighlandLife #CulturalHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel hikes through the misty cloud forests of Nebaj, visits the sacred Maya site of Xe'vak, and reflects on the Ixil weaving traditions during the rainy season. ☕ 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 47 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Nebaj, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Parque Central, Iglesia de Nebaj, Calzada 15 de Septiembre, Canton Batzbacam, Xe'vak, Koffein Bee, Banco G&T Continental, Canton Vitzal. Covered: Hiking and sacred sites, Ixhil weaving and culture, Local cuisine and costs, Practical transit and SIM advice, Civil war memory and museums. Chapters: 00:00 Parque Central 01:32 Xe'vak 04:10 Koffein Bee 06:39 Mercado Central A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaTravel #IxhilHighlands #NebajGuatemala #CloudForestHike #MayaHeritage #CivilWarMemory #LocalWeaving #BoxbolSoup #RainySeasonTravel #ResidencyInGuatemala #HighlandLife #SacredSites #SlowTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #CentralAmerica #QuicheRegion #IndigenousCulture #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel spends Independence Day in the Ixil highlands of Nebaj. She navigates the misty streets, visits the Centro Cultural Kumool for civil war history, eats boxbol at a local comedor, and hikes to the sacred site of Xe'vak while discussing 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 46 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Nebaj, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Parque Central, Iglesia de Nebaj, Centro Cultural Kumool, Mercado Central, Koffein Bee, Xe'vak, Calzada 15 de Septiembre, Restaurante La Quinta. Covered: Independence Day traditions, Civil war memorials, Ixil weaving culture, Residency bureaucracy, Local cuisine boxbol, Sacred sites Xe'vak. Chapters: 00:00 Parque Central 01:14 Centro Cultural Kumool 03:21 Mercado Central 06:13 Koffein Bee 08:09 Restaurante La Quinta A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaTravel #IxilTriangle #Nebaj #HighlandLife #CivilWarHistory #MayaCulture #WeavingTraditions #ResidencyJourney #SoloFemaleTravel #DigitalNomad #CentralAmerica #OffTheBeatenPath #IndigenousRights #SustainableTravel #GuatemalaFood #BoxbolSoup #CloudForestHiking #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel navigates Nebaj’s Sunday market, explores Ixil weaving symbolism, visits the Centro Cultural Kumool, and reflects on civil war history and residency logistics in 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 45 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Nebaj, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Parque Central, Koffein Bee, Mercado Central, Mercado de Artesanías, Centro Cultural Kumool, Xe'vak, El Jardín Café y Restaurante, Cantón Batzbacam. Covered: Sunday market economics, Ixil weaving and textile symbolism, Civil war memory and museums, Residency bureaucracy updates, Local cuisine and costs, Hiking and sacred sites. Chapters: 00:00 Nebaj 03:52 Mercado de Artesanías 07:27 Centro Cultural Kumool A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuatemalaTravel #Nebaj #IxilHighlands #CentralAmericaTravel #ResidencyInGuatemala #MayaCulture #CivilWarHistory #LocalMarkets #SustainableTravel #HighlandLife #WeavingTraditions #GuatemalaFood #TravelPodcast #IxelMorales #SoloFemaleTravel #DigitalNomadGuatemala #QuicheRegion #CommunityTourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel explores the Nebaj market on a Sunday, weaving through the stalls of Chajul and Cotzal. She visits Centro Cultural Kumool to understand the deep history of the Ixil Triangle, reflecting on resilience, weaving, and the quiet green mist of 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 44 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Nebaj, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Parque Central, Mercado Central, Centro Cultural Kumool, Xe'vak, El Jardín Café y Restaurante, Banco G&T Continental. Covered: Ixil weaving and textile symbolism, Civil war memory and museums, Sunday market economics, Residency bureaucracy updates, Local cuisine and costs. Chapters: 00:00 Parque Central 03:12 Centro Cultural Kumool 06:33 El Jardín Café y Restaurante A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NebajGuatemala #IxilHighlands #GuatemalaTravel #HighlandLife #CulturalHeritage #SustainableTourism #ResidencyJourney #MarketDays #WeavingTraditions #RainySeasonTravel #CentralAmericaAdventure #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

Ixchel explores the misty highlands of Nebaj, visits the Centro Cultural Kumool, discusses Ixil weaving symbolism, and shares practical tips for navigating the 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 43 of Guatemala Travel Podcast with Ixchel Morales. Ixchel Morales is in Nebaj, Guatemala. Places in this episode: Parque Central, Iglesia de Nebaj, Centro Cultural Kumool, Koffein Bee, Mercado Central, Xe'vak, Sierra de los Cuchumatanes. Covered: Nebaj daily life, Centro Cultural Kumool, Ixil weaving and culture, Xe'vak hike, Local food and markets, Political context in Ixil region. Chapters: 00:00 Nebaj 02:29 Centro Cultural Kumool 05:22 Xe'vak 07:49 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nebaj #GuatemalaTravel #IxilHighlands #TravelPodcast #CentralAmerica #HikingGuatemala #CulturalHeritage #SlowTravel #GuatemalaFood #IndigenousCulture #CivilWarHistory #SoloTravel #DigitalNomad #ResidencyGuatemala #OffTheBeatenPath #RainySeason #CommunityTourism #IxilWeaving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/guatemala/

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 Nebaj 02:47 Koffein Bee 05:47 Centro Cultural Kumool 07:54 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 Quetzaltenango 03:00 Zona 3 07:43 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 Quetzaltenango 03:33 Banco Agromercantil 07:00 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 1 02:27 Zona 3 05:47 Banco Banrural 08:43 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 Centroamérica 02:14 Zona 3 06:09 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 Democracia 02:14 Teatro Municipal de Quetzaltenango 05:06 Pasaje Enríquez 08:06 Parque Centroamérica 10:38 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 Quetzaltenango 01:50 Pasaje Enríquez 04:43 Avenida Las Américas 06:59 El Calvario 09:29 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 1 01:30 Zona 3 04:49 Avenida Las Américas 07:55 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 1 01:36 Parque Centroamérica 02:35 Zona 3 06:58 Avenida Las Américas 08:56 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 1 01:39 Quetzaltenango 04:18 Avenida Las Américas 06:33 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 Chichicastenango 01:57 Iglesia de Santo Tomás 03:49 La Paz 06:37 Banco Industrial 09:20 Agua Escondida 11:00 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 Chichicastenango 00:45 Capilla del Calvario 02:02 La Paz 03:21 Pascual Abaj 04:45 Cementerio General 06:05 Casa San Juan Restaurante 07:14 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/