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Guatemala holiday and honeymoons; An expert guide to Guatemala

Guatemala was the heartland of the ancient world of the Mayans. Unlike most of Latin America, the majority of the local people are still indigenous Indian and many wear their colourful, traditional costume. The landscape is stunning and varied with impressive mountain ranges and some of the regions highest volcanoes, many of which are still active.

Antigua

The beautiful colonial city of Antigua is located close to the capital making it an ideal first point of call. A dramatic setting in a valley with looming volcanoes adds to the atmosphere.

Lake Atitlan

Lake Atitlan lies in the central highlands, set in an enormous caldera and dominated by three volcanoes. It is one of the most enchanting places of natural beauty in the Americas.

Chichicastenango and the Northern Highlands

Chichicastenango, a well known Indian market town, is the gateway to the Northern Highlands. Guatemalan handicrafts are renowned worldwide and this is one of the best places to see the intricate textiles and carved masks.

Tikal

The Peten region is a vast, jungle-clad plateau in the north, where many of the impressive ancient cities and temples of the Mayans are now hidden amid the rich and diverse flora and fauna. Tikal is the most impressive Mayan site in Guatemala and perhaps in the whole Mayan world.

Livingston

The tropical Caribbean coast contrasts greatly with the highlands and makes an ideal stopping off point as you head to the temples of the north. This once important port is now a backwater but retains its charm and a strong character.

WHEN TO VISIT GUATEMALA:

Climate depends on altitude which varies greatly