This family travel guide to Guatemala comes courtesy of Ali Hynek, who took her three one-year-old triplets along for the ride. Photos by @_beckykimball
Hi! I’m @ali_hynek and together with my husband we have three one-year-old babies (triplets)! Just this February we all trekked down to Guatemala to do some work with my company @nenaandco and visit family. Jeremy and I used to travel a ton and never thought after we had kids we would stop. Slow down, yes, But stop, no.
We live in Utah and when we are able to get out of town during the winter, we for sure want want a great space that we can control (meaning baby safe) but also get out side and feel the sun our our skin. The houses in Antigua are built with a courtyard with in the walls of the house and 9 times out of 10 will have a grassy area to sit or play in.
We always pack our @gathre mat when we aren’t staying at home. It folds up and is easy to pack and clean. You never know what’s been on the floor before you got there!
We travel very often to Guatemala and safety is always our number one priority. With triplet one year old’s we still aren’t that mobile so we decided we would stay in Antigua the entire time since its homes offer the most privacy and security. And as an added bonus the community is stunning.
Walking is our thing and if there ever was a town to walk in its Antigua, Guatemala. Jeremy would take the babies on a “fountain tour” every day. Fountains are a big deal down there! Most homes have one in their homes and are commonly found in the public parks. Since access to running water isn’t available in everyone’s homes there are shared pubic “fountains” that are actually built to wash clothes.
Part of the charm in Antigua are the cobble stone streets! You’re in for a bumpy ride in a car! We choose to walk most places so be sure to wear comfy shoes that are good for the uneven streets.
If you want authentic Guatemalan food at its finest, then you have to go the “Posada de Don Rodrigo”. Not only do you get fresh homemade food but they play authentic typical Guatemalan music and perform traditional dances at night. We love that the have beautiful gardens to wander when fussy babies don’t want to sit at a table!
Never leave home without your baby carrier. Going to see iconic sights like the Santa Catalina Arch in the background was much easier and enjoyable when you are carrying baby. No stroller could survive these bumpy streets!
You’ll want to leave the kiddos at home for this one; shopping! You can not miss wandering the local artisan market. I never leave empty handed and I’ve been a million times. My motto when I shop the markets in Guatemala is “Just buy it” cause you never know when you will be back and it truly is handmade and worth the money. Thanks for following along!
