Lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Guatemala is a mountainous nation that is home to 37 awe-inspiring volcanoes. These make up part of the Central American Volcanic Arc: a long chain of volcanoes that stretches down the Central American Isthmus. Set amid both tropical lowlands and cooler highlands, the country’s volcanic peaks… Continue Reading
15 Best Things to Do in Guatemala
The historic country of Guatemala is a testament to the ancient world. Home to some of Central America’s oldest Mesoamerican civilizations, Guatemala is dotted with crumbling ruins, stone temples, and age-old villages. While many people come to explore the multitudes of archeological sites, Guatemala is also known for its spectacular landscape and natural attractions. With… Continue Reading
12 Amazing Things to do in Antigua Guatemala
With its delightful cobbled streets, colonial architecture and leafy plazas, Antigua Guatemala is a picturesque and peaceful place to visit. It’s no wonder that it is an increasingly popular tourist destination. The former capital of the country lies in a volcanic part of Guatemala; the impressive Volcan de Agua which towers above it is in… Continue Reading
10 Most Fascinating Mayan Ruins in Guatemala
The Central American country of Guatemala is filled with traditional native villages and colorful markets. If you can tear yourself away from its present charm, you’ll find a past that is even more awesome: remains of the Mayan cities that once dominated the country. The Mayans were one of the greatest early civilizations, and their… Continue Reading
7 Best Places to Stay in Guatemala
What do volcanoes, colonial cities, azure blue lakes, jungles and ancient ruins have in common? They can all be found in the Central American country of Guatemala. The country is the very heart of the Mayan civilization, a civilization that was quite advanced for its time. The region was conquered by the Spanish in the… Continue Reading
The Colorful Chicken Buses of Guatemala
A chicken bus is a vividly painted American school bus, with colors of the rainbow so vibrant the psychedelic buses of the hippie era pale in comparison. These buses bear little resemblance to their original yellow color or occupation, that of transporting school children in North America. No trip to Guatemala would be complete without… Continue Reading
Uncover the Secrets of the Tikal Ruins
Located in the tropical rainforest of the Petén province in northern Guatemala, Tikal was one of the largest cities of the ancient Mayan civilization during its Classic period, which ran from approximately 200 A.D. to 850 A.D. Archaeologists estimate that, at its peak, Tikal’s population ranged from 50,000 to 100,000 inhabitants. It was a religious,… Continue Reading
10 Best Places to Visit in Guatemala
Guatemala is a great place to see sights you probably not going to see anywhere else. Things like smoking volcanoes, world-famous coffee fresh from the slopes where it’s grown and roasted, and ruins of the once-great Mayan civilization. Guatemala is a place to mingle with the locals, including roaming the country in a colorfully painted… Continue Reading
10 Top Tourist Attractions in Guatemala
For those looking to unearth a vacation destination with all of the trappings of the Old & New Worlds, there’s no better place to do it than in Guatemala. The country has a rich and distinctive culture from the long mix of elements from Spain and the native Maya people. This diverse history and the… Continue Reading
