{"id":6,"date":"2019-10-14T13:03:18","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T18:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juanluisboschgutierrez.com\/?p=6"},"modified":"2024-06-18T17:00:35","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T23:00:35","slug":"dias-magicos-en-guatemala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juanluisboschgutierrez.com\/en\/dias-magicos-en-guatemala\/","title":{"rendered":"Magical days in Guatemala"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover Guatemala with this ideal guide to visit the most incredible places in the area.<\/em><\/p>\n

Guatemala is one of those countries that offer cultural experiences representative of the entire Central American strip<\/strong>. But if what you like when traveling is to find special places and out of the ordinary options, this ideal guide is for you.<\/p>\n

We present this travel model that starts in the famous Antigua, with a luxury camping experience and a spectacular tour of ruins.<\/p>\n

We start in Antigua<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guatemala’s most treasured jewel and the favorite of businessman juanis luis bosch gutierrez<\/a>, famous for its restored Spanish colonial architecture. Decorated with a skyline that overlooks three spectacular volcanoes. Antigua is nestled in a mountain valley and surrounded by beautiful forests. Here you will find art galleries, museums and traditional markets with locally made wooden crafts.<\/p>\n

The must-see on this first day is Antigua’s street food with a walking tour through the charming cobblestone streets. This is the ideal way to sample the delicious and authentic Guatemalan cuisine. And you will get to know more about the local culture through the food.<\/p>\n

An annex city: San Miguel<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the outskirts of Antigua you can visit the charming town of San Miguel Escobar. Here you can meet independent coffee producers, as well as visit local farmers who promote environmentalism in Guatemala.<\/strong>
environmentalism in Guatemala<\/strong>. In San Miguel it is possible to take a tour to briefly integrate into the lives of local families, in an immersion with the essence of life in Guatemala.<\/p>\n

\"Lago-de-Atitl\u00e1n-Guatemala\"<\/p>\n

An Aquatic Paradise: Lake Atitlan<\/strong><\/p>\n

The most famous lake, perfect for a kayaking adventure and then exploring the charming Mayan villages. Kayaking around the area you can enjoy a unique view of the volcanic landscape and the waterfront lifestyle. Afterwards, it is possible to visit a Mayan village perched on a steep hillside, enjoying a hike along a trail to the village of Jaibalito.<\/p>\n

You will be able to observe impressive panoramas of the lake and volcanoes. Back in boot, it is possible to visit Santiago Atitl\u00e1n, one of the most famous towns for its textile handicrafts.<\/p>\n

Exploring a Mayan city: Uaxact\u00fan<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most impressive Mayan cities, Uaxact\u00fan contains ruins that are breathtakingly beautiful. You can visit ruins that, today, accurately mark the sun when the seasons change. While visiting the town you can learn about interesting curiosities, such as the natural gum and xate. It is also possible to take a night tour through the jungle. A guide is recommended to tour the jungle, as it is full of animals that can be poisonous.<\/p>\n

If you are adventurous enough, you can spend the night at the site in a tent, right in the space of the ruins.<\/p>\n

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San Juan La Laguna Village<\/strong><\/p>\n

To continue this magical tour, we will take a boat to San Juan La Laguna, a small and picturesque Tz’utujil Mayan village with panoramic views of the lake. From the docks, you can reach galleries and handicraft stores. San Juan is one of the best known places to enjoy Guatemalan coffee, so the local cafes are not to be missed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is also possible to visit women’s artisan cooperatives to see a demonstration of how traditional looms and natural dyes are used to make some of Guatemala’s richly colored textiles, including scarves, shawls, scarves and scarves.
Guatemala, including scarves, blankets and even iPad covers.<\/p>\n

San Juan is noted for its artistic expression, including murals throughout the city, many created by self-taught painters. Scenes of daily life, history and legends of the city are the most frequent themes.
frequent.<\/p>\n

The town of relaxation: Flores<\/strong><\/p>\n

The tranquil island town of Flores lies on Lake Pet\u00e9n Itz\u00e1, and was the last Mayan stronghold to fall to the Spanish. Today, it is a quaint, walkable town with red-tiled roofs, colonial-style architecture and cobblestone streets.
colonial-style architecture and cobblestone streets.<\/p>\n

Its shores are always full of boats and kayaks. The island is only a few blocks wide, but offers a full selection of stores and restaurants<\/strong>. Most visitors come to Flores to see the archaeological park of Tikal, but this region also boasts other impressive Maya sites: Uaxact\u00fan, Yaxh\u00e1, Ceibal and Aguateca, as well as several fascinating parks and reserves.<\/p>\n

One of the most famous attractions is to visit Las Lagunas for a night. It is a hotel that offers the luxury and comfort of a big city property in the middle of a wild jungle in the department of Pet\u00e9n, in northern Guatemala, near the famous ruins of Tikal.<\/p>\n

The resort includes a nature reserve (home to ocelots, deer, tapirs and wild boars), five lagoons, an archaeological museum, an excellent restaurant serving European-style food, and an infinity-edge swimming pool.
infinity pool.<\/p>\n

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