Monterrico: Laidback Beach Town
Monterrico, Guatemala is not your typical resort town. It is situated along the Pacific coast but hold yourself and you might be surprised once you set foot in town. Instead of white-sand beaches, you will come across the black sand. It is also worth noting that there are no luxurious resorts in town, just a few cabanas rented out by some locals, budget hotels, or you can also set up a tent or a hammock. It is a paradise of authentic local experience.
Best Time to Visit
Like majority of summer destinations, it is best to visit Monterrico during the summer months of June to August. These are the months with plentiful sunshine. If you want to witness turtle eggs hatch, then June is the perfect month. You can rest easy as not a lot of tourists come to the town because to be honest, Guatemala is not known for its beaches. So consider yourself lucky for discovering a gem. Monterrico hotels are also affordable too.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Of course, kick start your journey to the town by swimming or observing sea creatures such as turtles at Monterrico Beach. The Chiquimullila Canal is a man-made canal that passes through the town. You can take a boat tour through the whole canal and marvel at the impressive wildlife at the swamps or lakes nearby. There is also a huge waterpark, H2Olas you can check out if you have children with you. Hotel el Delfin and Café de Sol are two of the beachfront accommodations that have a restobar and an outdoor pool on-site. Serving wonderful Italian breakfast for free is the Hotel La Palma, another top choice.
