Guatemala

Central America's most heavily Mayan 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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Yaxha, Another of Guatemala´s Other Mystical, Magical Mayan Sites

David Escribanoby David EscribanoThis country´s northernmost department (like a state or province), Petén, is also not only its largest, but home to most of its ancient Mayan archaeological sites. Tikal is by far the most famous, but others deserve to be better known, and none more so than Yaxhá, the region's third largest city - which some like just as much, and which you'll likely have practically to yourself, with only howler monkeys and perhaps a small smattering of other visitors for…

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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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David Paul Appell April 2, 2025 at 1:40pm

Wow, the Volcán de Fuego (aka Chi Q’aq) near Antigua has been a major tourist attraction in recent years because of its spectacular eruptions - and in 2018 they actually caused the deaths of 215 in surrounding towns - but in recent weeks increased activity has led to the evacuation of around a thousand people, with another 30,000 considered "at risk" https://www.timeout.com/news/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-guatemala-late...

Is it safe to travel to Guatemala? Latest advice after volcano eruption

Around 1,000 people have evacuated and 30,000 more are considered ‘at risk’
Joseba Basabe December 23, 2024 at 1:43pm

Volcano tourism seems to be trending these days, and National Geographic recently took a look at one of the world´s most active, the Volcán de Fuego, not far from Antigua: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/safely-hike-acate...

How to get front-row seats to an active volcano in Guatemala

This challenging hike offers a rare opportunity to witness one of the world’s most active geologic wonders.
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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