5. Cuarta Avenida, Antigua
4. La Playa de Monterrico
3. El Techo de Casa Herrera
2. Volcán de Pacaya
1. Bambu Hotel, Lago de Atitlán
So far, the view from my room at Bambu Hotel on Lago de Atitlán takes the number one spot. Both evenings that we were there, the thunderstorms made the perfect background for porch naps before giving way to beautiful orange and pink sunsets. The nearby town, Santiago Atitlán, has historically been known in the Tz’utujil language as Tz’ikin Jaay, or “house of birds.” This name was earned, as all of my porch naps were accompanied by dozens of unique chirps from local birds that meshed perfectly with the music I was playing. As a Texan, I have been lucky enough to see my share of incredible sunsets. That said, the combination of the lake, volcanoes, and tropical plants made this view unlike anything I have ever seen. I have never felt so relaxed—indicated by more than one accidental two-hour nap—and I definitely made my friends and family jealous with the videos I sent them!
-Jordan Becker