Guatemala

Tailor Made Guatemala Holidays

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  • Mayan ruins of Tikal in Guatemala
    — Tikal
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  • Man performing a traditional Mayan ceremony in Guatemala
    — Mayan ceremony
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  • A mayan woman selling flowers
    — Flower seller
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  • A small canoe on Lake Atitlan
    — Lake Atitlan
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  • A wooden jetty in Livingston, Guatemala
    — Livingston
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  • An aerial view of Flores in Lake Peten
    — Flores
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  • A woman knitting in Guatemala
    — Embroidery
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  • Beautiful countryside in the Ixil Triangle of Guatemala
    — Ixil Triangle
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  • A sign for Guatemalan coffee in Antigua
    — Guatemalan coffee
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  • Guatemala Holidays Cofrades Chichicastenango
    — Cofrades, Chichicastenango
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  • Rooftops of Antigua in Guatemala with volcano in background
    — Antigua
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  • Sunset over volcanoes in Guatemala
    — Volcanoes
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  • Traditional chicken bus in Antigua, Guatemala
    — Chickenbus
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  • Mayan ruins rising above the jungle canopy in Tikal, Guatemala
    — Tikal
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  • Aerial shot of Semuc Champey in Guatemala
    — Semuc Champey
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  • Smokey procession during Semana Santa in Guatemala
    — Semana Santa
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  • Church Facade In San Andres Xecul Town, Guatemala
    — San Andres Xecul
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  • Two girls in a canoe on the Rio Dulce near Livingston
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  • A howler monkey as found in Guatemala
    — Howler monkey
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  • A rickety old bridge in the Guatemala countryside
    — Rickety bridge
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  • Sunday mass in Guatemala
    — Sunday mass
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  • The Quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala
    — Quetzal
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Jungle strewn ruins, atmospheric colonial towns and stunning countryside

While Guatemala holidays might not feature any tropical beaches of note, that is more than made up for by the abundance of history, culture and outstanding natural beauty that the country has to offer.

Geographically, Guatemala can broadly be divided into the cooler, mountainous, highland region to the south and the hotter, flat, lowland region of Peten to the north.

However, no matter where you are, and more so than in any other country in Central America, the past lives on in Guatemala thanks to its large, indigenous Mayan population, many of whom are to be found in isolated villages living lives not much different from their ancestors.

The first Mayan settlements were to be found in the highlands but, as the population grew, they pushed north into Peten, modern day Belize and the neighbouring Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico so, no matter where you find yourself, you’re never that far from an ancient Mayan site.

Almost all our Guatemala holidays will include a visit to one or more Mayan sites. The largest, and most famous of these Mayan sites are to be found in Peten, ancient cities such as Tikal, Yaxha and Mirador that were once home to huge populations being before abandoned to the surrounding jungle. Today there are countless ancient ruins accessible to visitors. Some, like Tikal, are popular with visitors while others you may have entirely to yourself.

As with the rest of Central America, Guatemala was once part of the Spanish empire and, in historic Antigua, visitors will discover one of the most enchanting colonial-era towns to be found anywhere in the Americas.

If this combination of Mayan & Colonial still isn’t enough to convince you, Guatemala holidays also reward visitors with some of the most stunning scenery in Central America, be it glass-like Lake Atitlan, the cascading waterfalls of Semuc Champey, the plethora of dramatic volcanoes studded across the highlands or the hot, steamy jungles of Peten that are rich in flora and fauna.

Wherever your interests lie, Beyond The Ordinary are specialists in tailor made Guatemala holidays and look forward to discussing your plans and requirements.

 

Guatemalan Destinations

Guatemala is home to charming colonial towns, atmospheric Mayan ruins and dramatic scenery

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Accommodation in Guatemala

Guatemala has a broad range of accommodation options with the best quality hotels found in the key visitor destinations

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Guatemalan Itineraries

Getting around Guatemala isn't always easy so a Car & Driver service is our recommendation

Trips in Guatemala

Across Guatemala we offer a variety of enjoyable Trips lasting anything from an hour to a full day

When to visit Guatemala

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