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Vacations in Guatemala can feel more intrepid than journeys to other parts of Central America. In reality, our specialists will tell you that Guatemala is a safe, compact country to explore. Pockets of it — such as the mountain communities of the Western Highlands — have changed little in centuries. While we can suggest a tried-and-tested circuit for your Guatemala vacation, you might also like to explore less trodden destinations such as the Rio Dulce and Livingston, where Carib-influenced Garifuna culture beats to the sound of African-inspired drumming.
Weathered Maya temples rise at vertiginous angles above the jungle canopy at Tikal, in the north. To the southwest lies glassy, gaping Lake Atitlán with its backcloth of stratovolcanoes and Maya-speaking shoreline villages. And, close by is the venerable Spanish colonial city of Antigua. Our specialists will weave them all into a custom-made Guatemala trip, advising you on how to make the most of your time there.
Weathered Maya temples rise at vertiginous angles above the jungle canopy at Tikal, in the north. To the southwest lies glassy, gaping Lake Atitlán with its backcloth of stratovolcanoes and Maya-speaking shoreline villages. And, close by is the venerable Spanish colonial city of Antigua. Our specialists will weave them all into a custom-made Guatemala trip, advising you on how to make the most of your time there.
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Suggested tours for Guatemala
These tours give you a starting point for what your trip to Guatemala could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
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In search of the Maya through Honduras, Belize, Guatemala & Mexico
Honduras, Belize, Guatemala and MexicoView this tour
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Guatemala, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for traveling to Guatemala, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest government travel advice.
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Our detailed brochures feature trip ideas and travel experiences recommended by our specialists.
Guatemala in pictures
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Discover ancient Mayan ruins at Tikal
Our expert guides to traveling in Guatemala
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Guatemala. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Guatemala at its best.
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My travels in Guatemala
Central America specialist Daniel captured this footage while travelling through Guatemala. He visited the beautiful Semuc Champey pools, ziplined through jungle, climbed the Acatenango volcano and learnt about local traditions.
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Maya and Aztec Empires in Mesoamerica ![Palenque, Mexico]()
Maya and Aztec Empires in Mesoamerica
Maya and Aztec Empires in Mesoamerica
Visit the fascinating remains and ruins of ancient civilizations, including the Aztec and Maya empires in Central America and Mexico.
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Festivals in Central & South America ![Inti Raymi, Sacsayhuaman, Cuzco]()
Festivals in Central & South America
Festivals in Central & South America
Latin America boasts many festivals, from the solemn processions of Holy Week to the raucous party of Carnival to the recreated glory of an Inca sun ritual. Let our specialists suggest where to go to discover these vibrant cultural events.
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The Maya civilization ![Tikal, Guatemala]()
The Maya civilization
The Maya civilization
Discover the culture and history of a country on a tailor-made trip, with visits to explore famous sites and others not quite so well known but equally impressive.
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Colonial highlights of Central America and Mexico ![La Recollección, Leon]()
Colonial highlights of Central America and Mexico
Colonial highlights of Central America and Mexico
Explore the beautiful colonial highlights and colonial history in many of the cities in Mexico and Central America.
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