Day 1 

We arrived in San Salvador Airport, greeted by our driver David which was arranged by our AirBnb. We were really impressed with the updated airport and the drive to El Zonte. The lushness of the winding road leading to our AirBnb and witnessing the everyday life of small market stands was truly a beautiful sight to see. 

Our Airbnb The Esencia Nativa was located in this cute surfer town called El Zonte. It was a quaint small boutique hotel /hostel in front of the beach with a restaurant and walking distance to restaurants and small markets. Our first day there, we just chilled at our Airbnb taking advantage of the beach view and restaurant. We took a stroll at sunset along the beach, but the high tide was coming in pretty strong and we didn’t want to get stuck on the other side of the beach.

* The next day we did find out how to go around the high tide through the neighborhood and make a loop. You can ask a local how to get around instead of trying to walk the shore during high tide.

Day 2 

We had fresh roasted coffee and took a stroll on the beach. El Zonte is located on the Pacific side which makes it perfect for surfing. The whole town is a surfers paradise, and you can take surfing lessons or enjoy watching. After a morning stroll, we headed back to our Airbnb for breakfast. *Side note- breakfast is included and it’s made to order.*

We arranged for David to pick us up around 10 am and drive us to El Tunco which is about 20 min from where we stayed. El Tunco is known to be a party and surfer town  along with artisan shopping and good food. The town is pretty small and you can easily walk the whole town in a few hours. Their bright colored buildings, pupusas stands and the heat really made you feel at home in the tropics. Wear something super light and comfortable because it’s hot and humid. I wore our reversible silk halter top paired with shorts. 

* Our reversible tops are all one of a kind please send me a message to see available colors. 

Day 1 -  Explore Callejon de los Sapos (the alley of the frogs), walk around the historical buildings and shop for antiques as well as artisan goods. There's pleanty of places to eat and have a drink in this area. 

In the afternoon, take a walk to the Parian Craft Market. This market first opened in 1716. There you will find artisanal handmade goods and lots of handmade Talavera pottery. 

In the evening, head to the city town center the Zocalo district and explore churches and Calle de los Dulces (Street Candy). There you will find a variety of artisan made candy and cookies.

For dinner have a bite to eat at El Comal - a super casual place with beautiful decor overlooking the historical church in the center. They are know for their cemitas bread and it comes with your choice of meat. 

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Day 2 - Day trip to Cholula. 

Take a day trip to Cholula which is 30 min away from city town center. We took an Uber there for $6 USA dollars (If you pay for the tour is around $85 a person). He dropped us off in the center and then we walked to the famous church buitl on top of a pyramid. We spent the day walking and shopping. We had lunch at La Casa de Frida which I highly recommend. Here's a link to our vidoe we posted on Instagram- 

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Day 3 - Visit Fuertes de Loredo y Guadalupe. Have you heard of 5 de Mayo? Visit where they fought off the French a the Fort of Guadalupe. Walk the fort and learn about the history that took place. The whole area is actually a museum district, so you can visit different museums as well as enjoy the beautiful park overlooking the city. 

My husband and I just came back from our vacation in Bacalar, Mexico (2 hour drive from Tulum). The weather is tropical and of course oh so hot! I packed a few dresses for my trip, but these are my top 3 dresses I loved wearing. 

1.Our Short Ruffle tiered dress was perfect for the tropical weather and super light. I also loved that it dried off fast since I was wearing my bathing suit underneath. 

2. Short Kimono Dress - This dress was the ideal cover up! I was able to go from the beach to dinner without having to change. 

3. Embroidered Mexican Dress - I love this dress for an evening dinner and a stroll in the center. The off the shoulder combined with the warm weather will make you feel so sexy. 

Check out our dresses online and our videos via social media @pinkandsilverfashion 

Love our bohemian one of a kind style? Stop by our Brick n Mortar store in Fredericksburg, TX. We are located in the historical Rocky Hill Complex next to Fiesta Winery 290 and Six Shooters Cellars. 

 Pink and Silver Address: 6258 US-290 unit B, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

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Travel Day #1 - We arrived in Guatemala City Airport to be greeted by our driver Freddy from Antigua Shuttle . He was so friendly and happy to tell us all about Guatemala. We headed straight to Antigua from the airport to our Airbnb. We stayed in this beautiful Spanish house in the city center on Calle de Los Duelos Barrio Santo Domingo. It had a full kitchen (shared), rooftop terrace, sun room, patio, and private bathroom with everything you need. The room didn't have AC but you don't need it when the weather is perfect! 80's during the day and a cool breeze at night. 

We walked the entire city center in Antigua. Bring comfortable shoes and a pretty dress, so you can take beautiful pictures. I wore our Bloom from the Inside out Wrap Dress, our Boho headband, and our Fanny Pack/ Crossbody. Our Wrap dress was so comfortable, it breathes very well and I felt beautiful which is the most important thing when you're taking pictures. We ate at Rincon Tipico close to the yellow church. Handmade tortillas being made right in front, beautiful decor, very affordable ($16 for two Platos Fuertes - Meat, Rice, Salad, and Tortillas. Includes drink and tip). 

[*** Side Note- Exchange all your dollar currency to Quetzals (past customs on the left - they have a better rate then the first kiosk). If you decide not to exchange all of it, please be aware that your dollars have to be in PERFECT condition or you will not be able to use them. ]

Day 2- Explored Antigua 

We woke up early, so we can take a picture under the famous Santa Catalina Arch. Then headed for breakfast conveniently located next to the arch - Hotel Convento Santa Catalina. They had a 2 for one special for their typical dish which also included coffee and a cookie appetizer under $20 dollars. 

We spent the morning and afternoon walking around, wondering into every church and being in awe with all the beauty. The city is filled with cute shops, local coffee, and lots of natural juice places. The city is very safe and there's no worries on wandering into a bad part of town. 

We took an afternoon break and went to the famous Cafe Sky to enjoy a refreshing Mojito. Cafe Sky is known for their beautiful view of the volcano. 

We did not want to leave Antigua without trying their national dish - Pepian (Stew). So we took a local suggestion and headed to La Cuevita which is known for their stews. This was the best place we ate the entire time, so delicious. It was so much food so this counted as lunch and dinner. They also have a rooftop terrace which overlooks Antigua. It's truly a beautiful place. 

We finished the day with some more walking and headed back to our Airbnb in time to watch the sunset on our rooftop terrace. We bought natural juice and a small bottle of their local rum and made drinks to end the night.

Here's a pic of our Airbnb kitchen.

It does get chilly at night. I suggest bringing a light jacket. 

Day 3- The end of our time in Antigua. Our shuttle picked us up at 5:30 a.m with a bus full of travelers and headed to Lake Atitlan. 

Price Breakdown: 

Flight: $121 per person (we used our points) 

Food: $20 average with drinks and tip 

Airbnb: $34 a day. 

Shuttle: From the airport to Antigua $30 total. Plus tip.