Introduction
Guatemala is a Central American country adorned with volcanoes, lakes, rivers, secret surf spots, beautiful beaches, rainforests and ancient Mayan... Read more
Day 1
Antigua is one of Guatemala's most resilient cities and at one time was the country's capital. Throughout its long history,... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 1
Why not start your trip with a bang? The Acatenango overnight hike is one of the most thrilling and unforgettable... Read more
Day 2
You will typically arrive back to your hostel or hotel in the early afternoon. After such an intense experience, you... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 1
Most people have a favourite chocolate bar, and most people do not know that the first chocolate bar ever made... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 2
Treat yourself to a night in the world-famous, five star, Hotel Casa Santo Domingo and take full advantage of all... Read more
Day 3
Lake Atitlan is Central America's deepest lake with its maximum depth at 1,120 feet. It is about 12 miles long... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 1
One of the most popular hikes to do while visiting Lake Atitlan is the sunrise hike at Indian Nose. It... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 2
SCUBA diving literally takes you to another world. Even if you have been diving before, diving in Lake Atitlan is... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 3
San Pedro La Laguna is a popular stop for tourists. Some find themselves getting stuck here while others just take... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 4
Chichicastenango Market, locally referred to as ChiChi Market is best visited on a Sunday or Thursday. The market is famous... Read more
Day 3 - Stop 5
Solola Market is a very popular market with locals, but tourists can find many good things here too. The market... Read more
Day 4
Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala; it is also the largest city in Central America. It is known for... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 1
Mueso Ixchel, also known as The Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Dress, is dedicated to conserving the history of the Guatemalan... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 2
The National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology showcases exquisite pieces of jade, ancient pottery, colourful textiles, masks, and other interesting... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 3
Iztapa is one of the closest beaches to both Antigua and Guatemala City, so if you are a surfer or... Read more
Day 4 - Stop 4
Pacaya Volcano is one of the more accessible volcanoes, thus making it a super touristy attraction, but for obvious reasons.... Read more
Day 5
Alta Verapaz is in the northern part of Guatemala and is a jungle paradise. Here you can find vibrant rainforests,... Read more
Day 5 - Stop 1
Semuc Champey is definitely the number one thing to see while in Alta Verapaz. It is a series of limestone... Read more
Day 5 - Stop 2
Candelaria Caves National Park is another secret gem you have to visit. The Candelaria Cave system is one of the... Read more
Day 5 - Stop 3
Guatemala is quickly becoming a top destination for white water rafting. The Cahabon River is one of the more popular... Read more
Day 6
Tikal National Park and the surrounding areas are mostly part of UNESCO and designated as World Heritage sites. The Mayan... Read more
Day 6 - Stop 1
Flores is a very small island in Lake Peten. You can walk around the entire island in less than 30... Read more
Day 6 - Stop 2
The Tikal ruins are an impressive show of how intelligent the Mayans were and are. Buried deep in the jungle,... Read more
Day 6 - Stop 3
The Yaxha Ruins are the third largest site in Guatemala and were only discovered in the early 1900s by someone... Read more
Day 6 - Stop 4
El Mirador is one of the most impressive yet isolated and mysterious of all the Mayan ruins it was discovered... Read more
Day 6 - Stop 5
Rio Dulce National Park is a vast, lush, green jungle area. Within Rio Dulce National Park, you can visit Castillo... Read more
Day 7
Check out the unique town of Livingstone before heading back to the coast at El Paredon for some sun, surf... Read more
Day 7 - Stop 1
Livingston is not like any other town in Guatemala. You can literally only get to it by boat! It was... Read more
Day 7 - Stop 2
El Paredon Surf House is a perfect place to relax in the sun and learn to surf. The surf house... Read more
Conclusion
For now, Guatemala is a hidden secret, shrouded in history and mystery. It is the perfect country to visit for... Read more