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Guatemala
Guatemala's diverse country captivates travelers with its extraordinary landscapes and a civilization-spanning culture that reaches back centuries.
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Attractions
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Iglesia y Convento de Santo Domingo
Antigua
Founded by Dominican friars in 1542, Santo Domingo became the biggest and richest monastery in Antigua. Following three 18th-century earthquakes, the…
Reserva Natural Atitlán
Panajachel
A former coffee plantation being reclaimed by natural vegetation, this reserve is 200m past the Hotel Atitlán on the northern outskirts of town. It makes…
Market
Chichicastenango
Some villagers still walk for hours carrying their wares to reach Chichi's market, one of Guatemala's largest and a highlight of many people's trips to…
Semuc Champey
Semuc Champey & Around
Semuc Champey is famed for its great natural limestone bridge, 300m long, on top of which is a stepped series of pools with cool, flowing river water good…
Cofradia San Simón
Western Highlands
While you're in Zunil, visit the image of San Simón, the name given here to the much-venerated Mayan deity known elsewhere as Maximón. His effigy, propped…
Iglesia Merced
Antigua
At the northern end of 5a Av is La Merced – a striking yellow building trimmed with white plaster filigree. Its facade is one of the most beautiful in…
Arco de Santa Catalina
Antigua
The Arco de Santa Catalina is Antigua's most iconic monument, and an early-morning or late-afternoon photo opportunity framing Volcán Agua through its…
Cofradía Maximón
Santiago Atitlán
Maximón is a traditional Maya deity who resides in Santiago Atitlán. He appears as a life-sized but broken-legged effigy in a hat, dark suit and glasses,…
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Best Things to Do
Guatemala is a dream destination for adventurers and it's also a great place for cultural immersion. Here are the top things to do in Guatemala.
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With its pyramids, jungles and thriving Mayan culture, Guatemala is where the story of Central America comes to life. Here are the best ways to get around.
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No longer off the beaten track, Guatemala has made it onto the radar of trendsetters and Hollywood stars. Here's everything you need to know about visas.
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From dramatic volcanic scenery to remote jungle ruins and off-road mountain adventure, here are the best road trips in Guatemala.
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