I love finding quirky things in unexpected places around the world, which is why when I found out that Guatemala had it’s own Hobbit Village in the style of New Zealand’s Lord of the Rings set, I had to go.
Hobbitenango is a fully functioning eco-lodge. You can rent a room in one of the Hobbit shanties and stay the night. There was a giant human rope swing, several replica locations from the movies, and a lot of taverns, pubs, cafés, and restaurants all with Middle-Earth themed meals. The fondue and cocktails were actually quite good.
As a bonus, this place ended up being very kid-friendly. There were several meadows where we could just let them roll around in the grass, and hammocks scattered alongside a nature walk. A lot of different parts offered some pretty fantastic views out into the surrounding mountains to further set the scene.
What’s one of your favorite unexpected sites in an unlikely place?
