📍 Pacific Coast | 🏆 Best for: Sea turtles, nightlife, bioluminescence

Monterrico is Guatemala’s most famous beach, known for its volcanic black sand and sea turtle conservation projects. By night, you can even see bioluminescent plankton glowing in the waves!

Why visit?
✔️ Hawaii Turtle Reserve (see baby turtles released into the ocean)
✔️ Boat tours through mangroves
✔️ Great beachfront bars & hostels

🚗 How to get there: 2.5-hour drive from Guatemala City.