Central America · 17 guides

Guatemala

Active volcanoes, colonial cities, Mayan culture in the jungle - the diversity is unmatched

Best time

November to April, the dry season

Fly to

Guatemala City (GUA), or Flores (FRS) for Tikal

Currency

Quetzal (GTQ)

Avg. Trip Length

2-3 weeks

About Guatemala

I’ve figured, when utilizing my holiday days best, I love to visit diverse countries. Guatemala definitely lives up to this term! This gem in Central America has so much to offer. 

Start in Antigua, a colorful colonial city that is surrounded by vulcanoes and where the streets are full of lively markets and cafes. From here, don’t miss out on the overnight trip to Acatenango Volcano to watch the active Fuego volcano erupt continuously (if you are lucky). From here, continue to Lake Atitlán, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, where boat rides connect the vibrant villages and you find volcanoes as a back drop.

Afterwards, head north to Flores, from where you can visit Tikal and Yaxha, ancient Maya cities full of temples arising from the jungle. End your trip with a visit to Rio Dulce and Livingston, where you can relax at the scenic river or the most beautiful beach of Guatemala.

Regions covered

7 · Antigua, Acatenango, Lake Atitlán, Flores, Tikal, Rio Dulce, Livingston

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Volcano hikes, Mayan ruins, colonial towns, lakes

Guatemala

17 Travel guides

Volcano hikes, Mayan temples rising out of the jungle and a lake ringed by villages. Everything I wrote about Guatemala, in one place.

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Popular tours and activities in Guatemala

A handful of highly-rated experiences, so you can book before you dive in.

Sunrise from Acatenango base camp

Acatenango Overnight Hike

Overnight trek, watch Fuego erupt

Starting €49

Grand Plaza, Tikal, Guatemala

Tikal Sunrise Tour

Maya temples above the jungle canopy

Starting €29

Indian Nose hike from San Pedro, Lake Atitlan

Indian Nose Sunrise Hike

Sunrise over Lake Atitlán and the volcanoes

From €28

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