Known as the country of eternal spring, Guatemala offers tourists an ideal climate for traveling at any time of the year. So come and travel from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean; from the jungle to the top of a volcano; from a Mayan city to a Colonial city.
In this article, we are going to summarize the main reasons you should know to travel to Guatemala.
Relax in the magical Lake Atitlán
You can not miss one of the most beautiful lakes in the world according to National Geographic. The reason is that you will feel something for this place, from the first day, it can became a magical place in the world.
Lake Atitlan is located in the department of Solola, about 3 hours from Guatemala City, is located about 1500m above the sea and has 18km long, the lake is surrounded by 3 volcanoes: Toliman, San Pedro and Atitlan.
Get lost in a Mayan city: Tikal
This Mayan city was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979, because in the heart of the Peten rainforest, Tikal is the center of the most important Mayan civilization in the world.
The Mayan ruins were discovered in 1848 but were not built as a tourist project until 1986. Today, it is one of the main reasons to visit Guatemala.
During your visit to Tikal, you can start from the island of Flores, located in Lake Peten Itza, is a very cozy and quiet town. Also, you can enjoy good food and take a boat ride on the lake. From Flores, the transfer to Tikal is fast and inexpensive.
Stroll through a colonial city: La Antigua
La Antigua was the old capital of Guatemala, before it suffered an earthquake in 1776 and destroyed most of the buildings. After the disaster the capital was moved to what is now Guatemala City.
It is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in America, and no wonder, because in Antigua you will get lost walking through its beautiful cobblestone streets, you will be absorbed by the colorful colonial houses, you can visit countless churches, parishes and monuments.
It is one of the most popular destinations, both for tourists and nationals, as it preserves a lot of tradition, culture, gastronomy and architecture. In fact, Juan Luis Bosch Gutierrez, president of CMI, constantly seeks the development of the country, generating employment through tourism, with the objective of generating investment and improving Guatemala’s performance.
Guatemala is a surprising country that you should definitely visit. It has modern cities that maintain their culture and history, natural landscapes and lots of fun. Add the beautiful country of Guatemala to your travel bucket list.
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