Monterrico

Monterrico - the black beach

Many tourists consider Monterrico as Guatemala´s most beautiful beach.

In Monterrico you will meet backpackers from all around the world.

You can lie in a hammock, eat a veggie burger and drink a huge, inexpensive piña colada.
You can play in the waves (a little too big for some people's taste).
Walking down the street, you'll see the real local flavor, not a shiny facade put on for the tourists.
You can visit the animal sanctuary and release a baby turtle into the wild.

Antigua Guatemala to Monterrico:

8:00 a.m.

Monterrico to Antigua Guatemala:

3:00 p.m.