Guatemala

The heart of the Maya world: Tikal, Antigua, volcanoes, lakes and living indigenous cultures

Guatemala is the country where Maya civilization remains alive. Where pyramids emerge from the jungle, where women wear colorful huipiles, where volcanoes watch over impossible lakes and where Antigua is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in America.
Guatemala is the heart of the Maya world. Not only because of Tikal, the most impressive city of this civilization, but because here Maya culture remains alive. 40% of the population is indigenous, speaks Mayan languages and maintains traditions dating back thousands of years. Antigua Guatemala is the colonial jewel of the country: cobblestone streets, ruined baroque churches, volcanoes in the background and vibrant cultural life. It is a World Heritage Site and one of the most photogenic cities in America. But Guatemala is also extreme nature: Lake Atitlán, surrounded by volcanoes and indigenous villages; active volcanoes that can be climbed; the Petén jungle where Tikal emerges like a lost city; the Semuc Champey caves with their turquoise pools. A small country with an extraordinary density of experiences.
Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala

Colonial city and World Heritage Site: cobblestone streets, ruined convents, volcanoes in background. Perfect base for exploring the surroundings.

Lake Atitlán

Lake Atitlán

Lake Atitlán

The most beautiful lake in the world according to Aldous Huxley: surrounded by three volcanoes and Maya villages that preserve their traditions. San Pedro, Panajachel, Santiago Atitlán.

Tikal and Petén

Tikal and Petén

Tikal and Petén

The most impressive Maya city, emerging from the tropical jungle. Temples over 60 meters tall, wildlife and sunrise over the green canopy.

Highlands and Chichicastenango

Highlands and Chichicastenango

Highlands and Chichicastenango

The most colorful indigenous market in Central America (Thursdays and Sundays), Quetzaltenango, weaver villages and the Guatemalan highlands.

Experiences

Guatemala offers experiences ranging from watching sunrise over Maya pyramids to sleeping on a volcano summit watching lava eruptions.

Tikal sunrise

Climbing Temple IV before dawn and watching the sun emerge over the jungle as temples appear through the mist and howler monkeys wake up.

Night on Acatenango

Ascending Acatenango volcano and spending the night on the summit watching Fuego volcano's eruptions 400 meters away. Unforgettable.

Chichicastenango market

The most colorful indigenous market in Central America: textiles, masks, Maya rituals at Santo Tomás church. Only Thursdays and Sundays.

Lake Atitlán kayaking

Paddling at sunrise on the most beautiful lake in the world, with three volcanoes reflected in the water and Maya villages waking on the shores.

Guatemala has exceptional boutique hotels, especially in Antigua: restored colonial houses with patios, fountains and the charm of another era.

El Convento

Casa Santo Domingo

Laguna Lodge

Casa Palopó

Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel

Porta Hotel Antigua

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