Explore Guatemala

Mysterious, colorful, and wonderfully different from its neighbors, Guatemala is Central America’s most diverse country… from its people to its landscapes. The vibrant Maya culture is present everywhere with its colorful traditional clothing and indigenous traditions. The highland mountains, where we trek between Antigua and Lake Atitlán, give way to a sultry Pacific coast with endless black sand beaches, while the northern part of the country is home to Central America’s largest tropical rainforest and the Maya temples of Tikal, which tower hundreds of feet above the jungle canopy.

We want you to trek with us, but we hope that doesn’t take up your entire visit. After you arrive, you should take a few days in Antigua to acclimate and explore the city’s ancient ruins, delicious food, and picturesque corners. Once you reach Lake Atitlán, reward yourself with a day or two of relaxation or explore one of the many Maya villages that surround it.

For the adrenaline junkies among you, there is still plenty of adventure to be had before or after your trek. Is culture more your thing? Then you’ve come to the right place. For nature lovers, we recommend a visit to Tikal or some great bird watching. Those looking to recover physically or mentally will find a range of yoga retreats as well as traditional and thermal spas in Guatemala. Or you can simply find a nice hammock to call home for a while.