GUATEMALA
Guatemala — lush landscapes, ancient Maya roots and a dramatic skyline of about 30 volcanoes (three still rumbling). Comforting, flavorful food blends Maya staples — corn, chiles, beans — with Spanish touches. West of Guatemala City, Antigua’s cobblestone streets and well-preserved colonial architecture make it a UNESCO jewel. Nearby, Lake Atitlán cradles villages, coffee terraces and avocado groves in a volcanic basin. To the north, the jungle hides Tikal’s towering pyramids, palaces and temples, ready to be explored.
Antigua
Who
In Guatemala you'll meet vibrant Maya communities whose woven textiles, ancient rituals and languages trace centuries of resilience, alongside Ladino and Garifuna people whose blended traditions, colonial histories and coastal rhythms add layers of color to the country's cultural mix.
What
Wander through Guatemala’s colorful markets, climb an active volcano at sunrise and sip strong coffee beside misty highland lakes for a travel experience that sings with color, flavor and ancient stories.
When
The best time to travel to Guatemala is during the dry season from November to April, when sunny days light up vibrant markets, volcano views are clear and evenings invite leisurely strolls through colonial streets.
Where
From colonial Antigua and bustling markets to Lake Atitlán’s lakeside villages and Maya boats, towering Tikal temples — Guatemala is a compact wonderland of history, nature and living traditions.
How
Fly into Guatemala City’s La Aurora Airport and then explore the country by colorful shuttle buses, tuk-tuks and chicken buses for short hops, or rent a car for scenic drives to Antigua, Lake Atitlán and the highlands — always leaving room for a spontaneous colectivo ride to a hidden village.
Tikal,
Ancient jungle, timeless wonder.
Echoes of an ancient Maya civilization
“Guatemala is not a country of the faint-hearted, it is a country with the dazzling light of a crystal sky.”
