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Central America's most heavily Maya country is a lush, mountainous region offering spectacular ancient ruins like Tikal and colonial towns such as Antigua, along with hopping capital Guatemala City and Pacific beaches.

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Discovering Guatemala's second city, Quetzaltenango (aka Xela)

Harry D. You've of course heard of Tikal, Antigua, and Guatemala City. But 2,330 metres (7,644 feet) up in the western highlands just two or so hours from the capital, this country’s second largest city (pop. around 225,000) is a dynamic, untouristy trove that not only has a lot to offer on its own terms but is also a great jumping off point for other attractions, including Lake Atitlán and several of Guatemala's awesome ecotourism wonders. read post read post

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Chichicastenango in '4 of Latin America's Most Fascinating Festivals'

If you’re planning on choosing a holiday with a whole new sense of adventure, there seems to be a huge number of places still available to surprise - even shock and stun - the most jaded traveler. Yet while the temples of southeast Asia, vast canyons of North America, and unmistakable coastlines of Europe are all fantastic places to lose yourself for a week or two, one continent stands out from all the rest as a partygoer’s dream: Central and South America. We’ve all heard of the blowouts that…

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Antigua/Lake Atitlán cited in 'Romantic Valentine's Day Activities In/Near 26 Iberia Destinations'

Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and water, laid-back and high-adrenaline; simple and elaborate; cheap and pricey - there's something here for every couple! read post

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Livingston cited in '12 Top Destinations for African-Diaspora Travel'

Welcome to February! Since 1970, it's also been Black History Month in the USA, and since 1995 in Canada, as well (whereas it's observed in October in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands). And though the reason for the African diaspora was tragic and horrific - the brutal, centuries-long trafficking of human slaves - it has also enriched many parts of the world, and indeed, world culture as a whole. So what better way to kick BHM off than with a look at a dozen of the most…

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Riccardo R October 10, 2023 at 3:18pm

I´ve been following the 42 new UNESCO World Heritage Sites announced last month, and added a third ancient archaeological site, called Tak’alik Ab’aj, which is mixed Olmec-Mayan and is on the Pacific coast: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1663

National Archaeological Park Tak’alik Ab’aj

Tak’alik Ab’aj is an archaeological site located on the Pacific Coast of Guatemala. Its 1,700-year history spans a period that saw the transition fro…
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino September 27, 2023 at 3:15pm

I´ve often felt that my country´s neighbor doesn´t get enough credit for its very tasty cuisine - pepián, for example, is fantastic and very unique to this country. Here´s a good summary of some of its top traditional classics. https://travelfoodatlas.com/guatemalan-foods

Guatemalan Food: 20 Must-Try Traditional Dishes of Guatemala | Travel Food Atlas

Guatemalan food has lots in common with Latin American cuisine but there are some wonderfully unique dishes to Guatemala that you absolutely must try…
John Kipper February 2, 2023 at 11:48am

Here's a pretty good overview of Guatemala's highlights from Euronews Travel: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/01/29/explore-guatemalas-volca...
José Balido January 20, 2023 at 8:12pm

I remember discovering from a trip to Guatemala a few years ago how much I loved its cuisine, and I'm surprised it doesn't get more play outside the country's borders. So I was interested to come across this piece in Eater featuring a whole bunch of fantastic eateries in the capital - including, interestingly, one devoted to the cuisine of the Garífuna, the Afro-Guatemalans in Caribbean-coast areas like Livingston, descendants of immigrants from the Caribbean: https://www.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-guatemala-city-tourism

The 21 Best Restaurants in Guatemala City

Where to find grilled sea snail in saffron-coconut sauce, hot dogs slathered in guacamol, and tamales of pork in rich, chocolate-tinged stew.
Max Pesling April 30, 2022 at 9:26am

A couple of weeks ago, Smithsonian magazine focused on an Easter week tradition in Antigua dating back to colonial times; carpeting some of the downtown streets with elaborate arrangements of flowers, palm branches, and dyed sawdust: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/this-guatemalan-city-rolls-ou...

This Guatemalan City Rolls Out Colorful Sawdust Carpets for Holy Week

The longstanding tradition brings a dazzling display to the streets of Antigua each spring
Tripatini July 9, 2012 at 3:26pm

Now in our blog: B'ix a Beel? Key Phrases for Travel in Guatemala's Maya areas.
Carlos Armas March 21, 2011 at 4:47pm

ok sounds great send me some information at info@guinness-travel.com and if we can do the meeting on Tuesday would be perfect. Carlos
Patrick Vercoutere March 20, 2011 at 4:04am

Carlos, we have office in Antigua ( i thought you have so as well) , Quetzaltenango and Panajachel ... i am sending you our salesmanual 2011 .. and maybe i can see you on monday 28,tuesday 29 or thursday 30th of this month ... i will be in ANTIGUA ... my phone is 53085106 , with pleasure working together ... SALES%20MANUAL%202011%20STCASA%20%28%20ADRENALINA%20TOURS%20and%20o...

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Carlos Armas March 18, 2011 at 12:06am

Where is your office?? so maybe we can have a meeting and see what can we do to make some business.

Carlos
Patrick Vercoutere March 17, 2011 at 7:07pm

No problem Carlos , we are very knowledgeable in the Western part of the country , focused really on the forgotten part of Guatemala ... quetzaltenango / San Marcos / Huehuetenango and Totonicapan .. sending you our salesmanual as well as my contact ... all the best .

Patrick

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