One of the greatest Maya cities, deep in the rainforest of Petén, with temple pyramids rising above the canopy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Climb Temple IV for the view over the jungle at sunrise or sunset, with howler monkeys, toucans and spider monkeys around you.
Stay inside the park or in Flores, a pretty island town on Lake Petén Itzá, about an hour away.
A natural hot spring that pours over a waterfall into a cool river pool, so you can stand under steaming hot water while swimming in cold water: an u…
A natural limestone bridge over the Cahabón River, topped by a series of stepped turquoise pools in the jungle.
One of the largest markets in Central America, held on Thursdays and Sundays in a highland Maya town, with textiles, masks, pottery, flowers and food.
A colonial city of cobbled streets, pastel houses and ruined churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, ringed by volcanoes.
A deep volcanic lake surrounded by three volcanoes and Maya villages, each with its own character: Panajachel is the hub, San Pedro is backpacker-fri…
An active volcano near Guatemala City with an easy hike of about 2 hours return across lava fields, where guides roast marshmallows over hot vents.
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