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Ultimate Pickleball Guide in Guatemala: Antigua, Lake Atitlán & Guatemala City

🇬🇹 Guatemala Pickleball Adventures: The Full 7-Part Scoop!


Looking to visit Guatemala to play pickleball — or just curious how the sport is growing in one of Central America’s most colorful countries? I’ve got you covered with a 7-part series packed with first-hand updates, local player connections, court info, and a few surprises along the way (yes, including volcano views and tuk-tuks).

From the colonial charm of Antigua, to the magic of Lake Atitlán, to the bustling courts of Guatemala City, Ky and I hit the ground paddle-first to report on where and how you can play.

👇 Click below to explore each chapter of the journey:

1️⃣ Antigua – Part 1👉 Read Post

2️⃣ Antigua – Part 2👉 Read Post

3️⃣ Antigua – Part 3👉 Read Post

4️⃣ Lake Atitlán – Part 4👉 Read Post

5️⃣ Antigua (Yes, more!) – Part 5👉 Read Post

6️⃣ Guatemala City (Guate) – Part 6👉 Read Post

7️⃣ Final Wrap-Up – Part 7: From Back Story to Big Possibilities👉 Read Post

Whether you're planning your own pickleball trip to Guatemala, or just love seeing how the sport is growing globally, this series offers the full paddle-powered picture! We also love those of you who just like to travel with us virtually. Here are a few random photos to tempt you to read and see more photos!

Club 14 swimming pool, pickleball courts with volcano behind. Drone photo
Club 14

Four pickleball players at Club 14 in front of a volcano. Bonnie Coffey and Ky Coffey
Ky, Susie, Bonnie & Renato at Club 14
Two women in colorful traditional clothing at the market with bananas, green beans and all types of fruits and vegetables.
Market day and the women wearing their traditional clothing
Four women playing pickleball in a shopping mall in Guatemala City. Bonnie Coffey
Pickleball in a mall!
Four pickleball players in Guatemala city at the international school. Ky Coffey, Bonnie Coffey
One of the founders of pickleball in Guatemala and his daughter
Covered pickleball courts in the city
Playing pickleball in an international school
Man in park in traditional Guatemalan clothing
Even the men get their traditional duds on!
Bonnie and Ky Coffey in a giant hand overlooking Lake Atitlan.
He's got the whole world in His hands!
Volcanoes all around and the cobblestone streets of Antigua
Volcanoes all around and the cobblestone streets of Antigua
Two pickleball courts at Santuario are a great place to play and you can take great 1 on 1 Spanish courses in the adjacent building!
Santuario is a great place to play and you can take great 1 on 1 Spanish courses in the adjacent building!
one of the best young players in Guatemala, and his coach Renato.
Find out about one of the best young players in Guatemala, and his coach Renato.
Large coffee bean at a plantation.
So much to learn about coffee and cacao in this country!

Pickleball in Antigua Guatemala is a great way to meet locals and to get a deeper relationship to the country. Please like and follow us here, or on Facebook (Coffeys2Go Pickleball) to get updates about our pickleball adventures. Happy Pickleballing!

 
 
 
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