Enchanting Highlights of Guatemala
Guatemala was an enchanting country to visit, and Anywhere presented a fun-filled, scenic, and cultural experience beyond our expectations.
The amazing thing about this destination...
Guatemala offers the natural wonders expected with the added enhancement of Mayan Ruins. The people are wonderful and accepting. We always felt safe, although traffic was daunting, even for the professional drivers we used.
Our favorite part of the trip...
We kayaked from Panajachel to Santa Catarina Palopo and enjoyed it immensely. The scenery was beautiful and the guides were great. We loved the Tikal one day tour and the chance to see the Mayan ruins up-close. The tours and guides were expansive and knowledgeable.
I’ll recommend Guatemala to friends because...
We were impressed by the cultural guides, scenic tours, and world-class hotel accommodations recommended by Anywhere.com. They presented a fun-filled, scenic, and cultural experience beyond our expectations.
Places you'll stay
Flores and Santa Elena
The twin towns of Flores and Santa Elena, which are often collectively referred to simply as “Flores,” are set within the heart of Petén. Flores is actually a small island in Lake Petén Itzá that’s connected to Santa Elena, on the mainland, by a causeway. With its pastel houses and genteel atmosphere, Flores is very pleasant.
Destination
Lake Atitlan, Panajachel
Panajachel is Lake Atitlán’s most popular traveler town. Set along the northern shores of the lake, the setting is here is gorgeous—think blue water, forested mountains, and volcanoes. The town’s culture mixes North American, European and Central American influences.
Destination
Antigua
The charming city of La Antigua is situated in a lush highland valley and surrounded by the cones of three volcanoes. As its name implies (Antigua means old in Spanish), this is a historic city. It was the former capital of Guatemala until an earthquake destroyed it in 1773. Following this disaster, the capital was moved to its current site at Guatemala City, but the ruins (and some of the people) of Antigua stayed put. These days, Antigua is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the country’s foremost tourist destinations.
Destination
Tikal
Tikal, with its towering Mayan ruins and vast primary forests, is one of Guatemala’s most awe-inspiring sites. The ruins are undoubtedly the country’s best—huge temples and limestone pyramids dominate the landscape. The structures are a part of the Tikal National Park, a huge protected area that helps conserve some of Guatemala’s most pristine outdoor areas. Visiting Tikal is an absolute must while in Guatemala.
Destination
Moments to look forward to
Tikal National Park
Set within the northern reaches of Guatemala’s Petén department is the incredible Mayan site of Tikal. With its massive Mayan temples, steep limestone pyramids and thick green jungles, Tikal is undoubtedly one of the top attractions in Guatemala. The ruins and surrounding forest are located within the Tikal National Park.
Attraction
Maya Biosphere Reserve
The Maya Biosphere Reserve is the largest protected tropical forest in North America. Spreading across 4.3 million acres (1.7 million hectares) in Guatemala’s Petén department, this reserve protects huge expanses of forests and the Mayan ruins that lie within them.
Attraction
Lake Atitlan
Lake Atitlán is heralded as one of the most mystical and memorable lakes on the planet. It is also the deepest lake in Central America. You can get experience the lake by kayaking or swimming at the beaches on the lakeshore. See the lake from above by hiking the San Pedro Volcano or by reaching the summit known locally as Indian’s Nose.
Attraction
Atitlán Nature Reserve
The Atitlán Nature Reserve is located along the shores of Lake Atitlán outside the town of Panajachel. This private reserve offers all kinds of fun activities, including hiking, zip lining, swimming, and more.
Attraction
Tikal
Tikal One Day
Tour
Flores and Santa Elena
Sky Way Hanging Bridges Tour
Tour
Panajachel
Canopy Tour at Atitlan's Natural Reserve
Tour
Panajachel
Lake Atitlán Villages Half-Day Tour
Tour
Panajachel
Kayak from Panajachel to Santa Catarina Palopó
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Antigua
Filadelfia Coffee Tour
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Antigua
Antigua Walking Tour
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Incredible Stays
Hotel Recommendation #1
A hand-picked stay in Flores and Santa Elena.
Hotel Recommendation #2
A hand-picked stay in Panajachel.
Hotel Recommendation #3
A hand-picked stay in Antigua.
Curated to you
Insider-led Guatemala Design & Concierge
Your insider team designs the trip around what you care about, then supports you in-country with private logistics, vetted partners, and concierge help when plans change.
