I traveled from Guatemala to California for my first Coachella, and it was worth the money and miles

Isabella RolzApr 29, 2023, 03:12 IST

I flew from Guatemala City to Los Angeles to attend the second weekend of Coachella 2023.Isabella Rolz

I spent $2,000 to attend my first Coachella and traveled over 2,700 miles to get to the festival.
I didn't expect to enjoy the smaller, less crowded sets the most, but I did.

I traveled approximately 2,700 miles and spent over $2,000 to experience Coachella for the first time.

My flight left Guatemala at 12:30 p.m., and I didn't get to Indio until 2 a.m.Isabella Rolz

I paid $550 for my round-trip United Airlines flights from Guatemala to Los Angeles.Isabella Rolz

The Airbnb had a patio, pool, and other amenities that helped us unwind after long days at Coachella.Isabella Rolz

People lined up for hours to see the headliners, but I wasn't willing to stand in the sun for that long.Isabella Rolz

Our favorite spot was a hidden bar where we enjoyed a whiskey-forward drink.Isabella Rolz

I already had the cargo pants, comfortable shoes, bags, and sunglasses I wore to Coachella.Isabella Rolz

I took a direct United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Guatemala City.Isabella Rolz

I spent three full days at Coachella in Indio, California, and returned home exhausted.Isabella Rolz