Best places to visit in Guatemala
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- 07 Jan 2022
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Guatemala is a compact country in Central America.
It is a wonderful destination, despite its bad reputation. Guatemala is known for its diverse indigenous culture, majestic volcanoes, dense rainforests and ancient Mayan sites. But these are not the only things the country has to offer. There are other amazing experiences you can’t miss in Guatemala. Pretty colonial towns, beautiful lakes, bustling markets and laid-back beaches.
Sounds interesting?
Check out our list of the best things to do in Guatemala for some travel inspiration!
7 best places to visit in Guatemala
Tikal Ruins
Tikal is the ruin of an ancient city located in the rainforest in northern Guatemala.
It is one of the largest urban cities of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. The city dates back to the 4th century BC, but the highest point of development was in AD 200 — 900.
Now Tikal has been partially restored and is one of the best places to visit in Guatemala. The ancient city comprises the remains of an acropolis, temples, royal palaces, pyramids, residences, administrative buildings and inscribed stone monuments.
Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala (commonly referred to as just Antigua) is a splendid city in the central highlands of Guatemala.
Founded by the Spanish conquistadors in the early 16th century, it was the capital of Guatemala for some time in the past. The city contains well-preserved Spanish colonial buildings and a number of ruins of colonial churches. Overlooked by three volcanoes and filled with colourful buildings, Antigua is a very picturesque city.
Antigua is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places to visit in Guatemala.
Pacaya Volcano
Pacaya is one of the most active volcanoes in Central America.
As the volcano is located not far from Antigua (only about an hour and a half), it is a very popular place to visit for locals and tourists alike. You can hike to the crater of Pacaya, and it’s not a difficult hike. Near the top, you can see the lava. You can even roast marshmallows on it!
The best way to visit Pacaya volcano is to go on a tour from Antigua.
Lake Atitlán
Lake Atitlán is a lake in the Guatemalan Highlands.
It is the deepest lake in Central America, as well as one of the most beautiful ones.
The immense lake lies in a crater, created by an eruption of a volcano. The lake is surrounded by villages that are populated by the Mayan people. In these villages, you can still witness the culture and see the traditional dress of the Mayan people.
Lake Atitlán is home to several towns and villages, with Panajachel being the most important ones (due to the size and infrastructure). Stay at the Lake Atitlán area at least for a few days and explore the different towns of the lake. Read More…
