Guatemala

FOR ARCHITECTURE, VOLCANOES, HIKING, & CULTURE

A beautiful colonial city surrounded by both active and inactive volcanoes. Amazing views, experiences, museums, and nightlife. Walk the city for great shopping & food, hike a volcano, have drinks on a rooftop, take a free tour of the cobblestone streets & learn about the history and architecture.

2.5 hrs to Lake Atitlan. 1 hr to Guatemala City.

UNESCO World Heritage Site.

FOR NATURE, HIKING, & SWIMMING

Awe-inspiring natural limestone bridge over the Cahabon River with stepped turquoise pools and insane views. Bring a picnic, a bathing suit, and a lock to protect your belongings. You can also birdwatch, rent river tubes, and tour the nearby caves by candlelight. Stay in nearby Lanquin.

45 min to Lanquin, 6.5 hrs to Flores, 7 hrs to Antigua.

6 hrs to Guatemala City.

FOR NATURE, WILDLIFE, & COFFEE ENTHUSIASTS

Small highland eco-tourism destination known for its coffee, cardamom, and orchids. Take a canopy tour to zip-line over the beautiful Chicoj Coffee Farm Collective and learn about the local economy and culture. See the rare orchids and wildlife at Oriquigonia & Ram Tzul. Worthy stop on the way to Tikal.

2 hrs to Candelaria Caves, 2.5 hrs to Semuc Champey, 4.5 hrs to Antigua, 6 hrs to Flores.

4 hrs to Guatemala City.

FOR HIKING, BIKING, VOLCANOES, KAYAKING, & CULTURE

A gorgeous lake surrounded by three volcanoes and wonderful little villages with their own distinct cultures, which can be visited via local lanchas (small commuter boats). Hike the nearby volcanoes, kayak on the lake, visit the Mayan villages & learn about the culture.

2.5 hrs to Antigua, 7 hrs to Coban, 11.5 hrs to Flores.

3 hrs to Guatemala City.

FOR ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE, WILDLIFE, & SWIMMING

Charming island city on Lake Peten Itza with beautiful colonial architecture. Great for hiking, swimming, and spotting wildlife. Take a lancha (small boat) to the ARCAS wildlife rehab center to see jaguars, monkeys, birds, and more. Nearby, Jorge’s Rope Swing is highly recommended for fun in the water along with drinks and food.

1 hr to Tikal, 5.5 hrs to Coban, 6 hrs to Lanquin, 6.5 to Semuc Champey.

8.5 hrs to Guatemala City.

Home of incredible Mayan ruins and formerly one of the most powerful Maya cities - a major political, economic, & religious center in the rainforests of Guatemala. The temples are fantastic sights, some of which you can climb for incredible views. Abandoned in 10th century AD, the reasons for its decline are still unknown. More ruins remain under the terrain, not yet excavated.

1 hr to Flores, 6.5 hr to Coban, 7 hr to Lanquin.

9 hrs to Guatemala City.

UNESCO World Heritage Site.