
Holidays in Guatemala can feel more intrepid than journeys to other parts of Central America. In reality, our specialists will tell you that Guatemala is a safe, compact country to explore. Pockets of it — such as the mountain communities of the Western Highlands — have changed little in centuries. While we can suggest a tried-and-tested circuit for your Guatemala holiday, you might also like to explore less trodden destinations such as the Rio Dulce and Livingston, where Carib-influenced Garifuna culture beats to the sound of African-inspired drumming.
Weathered Maya temples rise at vertiginous angles above the jungle canopy at Tikal, in the north. To the southwest lies glassy, gaping Lake Atitlán with its backcloth of stratovolcanoes and Maya-speaking shoreline villages. And, close by is the venerable Spanish colonial city of Antigua. Our specialists will weave them all into a custom-made Guatemala trip, advising you on how to make the most of your time there.
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Suggested tours for Guatemala
These tours give you a starting point for what your holiday to Guatemala could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Suggested activities for Guatemala
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience Guatemala.
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Comalapa Market & Paintings Tour Comalapa Market & Paintings Tour
AntiguaComalapa Market & Paintings Tour
Travel through the stunning scenery of the highlands passing local communities farming their land using traditional methods, for about an hour, before reaching San Juan Comalapa.
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Antigua Textile Tour Antigua Textile Tour
AntiguaAntigua Textile Tour
In the morning, you take a guided tour around Antigua, with the focus on learning about the complex Guatemalan and Mayan textiles and folk art.
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Pacaya Volcano Hike Pacaya Volcano Hike
AntiguaPacaya Volcano Hike
Hike up the smouldering cone of the active Pacaya volcano to see small eruptions and glowing hot lava flows, all framed by magnificent views of the surrounding landscape and imposing, distant peaks of neighbouring volcanoes.
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Guatemala, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for travelling to Guatemala, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest government travel advice.

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Guatemala in pictures
Our expert guides to travelling in Guatemala
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Guatemala. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Guatemala at its best.
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My travels in Guatemala
Central America specialist Daniel captured this footage while travelling through Guatemala. He visited the beautiful Semuc Champey pools, ziplined through jungle, climbed the Acatenango volcano and learnt about local traditions.
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The Maya civilisation The Maya civilisation
The Maya civilisation
Discover the culture and history of a country on a tailor-made trip, with visits to explore famous sites and others not quite so well known but equally impressive.
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Maya and Aztec Empires in Mesoamerica Maya and Aztec Empires in Mesoamerica
Maya and Aztec Empires in Mesoamerica
Visit the fascinating remains and ruins of ancient civilisations, including the Aztec and Maya empires in Central America and Mexico.
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Festivals in Central & South America Festivals in Central & South America
Festivals in Central & South America
Latin America boasts many festivals, from the solemn processions of Holy Week to the raucous party of Carnival to the recreated glory of an Inca sun ritual. Let our specialists suggest where to go to discover these vibrant cultural events.
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