Tours in Guatemala the country of your next vacation

Why should you visit Guatemala?

There are so many things that make Guatemala a unique place to vacation; some of those things are the many diverse experiences you can enjoy on the tours in Guatemala. The whole territory is unparalleled as it combines Mayan culture and ruins, as well as Spanish colonial heritage, beautiful and modern buildings, and without a doubt, the beautiful and paradisiacal beaches of the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, all together in the same place. Not to mention the warmth and hospitality of its inhabitants who also add to the unforgettable experience of the traveler in his passage through the beautiful Guatemala. 

By visiting this beautiful country and enjoying the tours in Guatemala that we offer, you can get to know the Mayan culture very closely, as well as archaeological sites that are really impressive, you can learn about some of the traditions and customs, some still in force and others that have been left for history, but without a doubt, it is the perfect opportunity to learn much better about this beautiful and mystical culture. One of the characteristics of Guatemala, is that in some of its towns, the Mayan culture has come to merge with Christian iconography, as they carry out some Mayan rituals, but make their pilgrimages with the saints around their churches. 

Another reason to visit Guatemala is its great biodiversity, since there are several national parks and special places to enjoy the vegetation and learn about the diversity of the country's flora. 

Discover and take tours in Antigua Guatemala

The real name of Antigua Guatemala is Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, but its historical name is Muy Noble y Muy Leal Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala; popularly known as Antigua Guatemala. It is located 25 kilometers from the capital of the republic.

Antigua Guatemala is considered a cultural patrimony of humanity by UNESCO. This city is full of attractive historical details, temples and ancient monasteries are part of its richness. We recommend tours in Antigua Guatemala to know closely the details that make it so unique and a cultural heritage. 

Through the tours in Antigua Guatemala you will be able to visit and learn about more than 500 years of history kept in a city with an incredible climate and an impressive view of the Fuego and Acatenango volcanoes. The view of the beautiful Agua volcano is admirable. 

The details of this city are what enhance, even more, its beauty. It is an important part of the cultural legacy of Guatemala, it even seems that this city is stopped in time with its cobblestone streets, colonial style houses, monuments, and of course, legends and traditions. 

When taking tours in Antigua Guatemala you can not miss several attractions such as The Palace of the Captains General, The Convent and Arch of Santa Catalina, The Jade Museum, The Museum of the University of San Carlos, The Plaza Mayor, The Old Cathedral of Guatemala, The Holy Route of Brother Pedro, among many other beautiful attractions that you can enjoy. 

When you take any of the tours in Antigua Guatemala, you will undoubtedly find beautiful and unique handicrafts such as typical textiles, silver and gold products, pottery, ceramics, metal products, as well as all kinds of typical sweets and a varied and delicious gastronomy. 

You can't miss our tours in Antigua Guatemala to visit really iconic and impressive sites considered cultural heritage of humanity.

The best tours in Flores to know and visit

Flores is a municipality belonging to Petén, and is located 480 kilometers from Guatemala City, better known as Flores Island, is surrounded by Lake Petén Itzá and is joined by a bridge to the city of Santa Elena de la Cruz. 

Within the city there are tourist attractions, therefore, to know this beautiful city, we recommend taking tours in Flores, this way you can visit archaeological sites; some of these sites you can visit are Tikal, Uaxactún, Yaxhá or Tayasal. 

You will also find sites of tourist interest such as the Petencito Zoo, the Actún Kan Caves, with vestiges of the Maya civilization; the Mirador del Rey Canek, or the museums in Tikal, as well as trails in Benilj Ha, Zac Baquecán and Ixpanpajul.

When taking tours in Flores you will be able to walk through the beautiful streets of Flores, which are full of color and are part of the historical and cultural heritage of Guatemala. You will be able to climb to the highest part of this beautiful town and get incredible views of Lake Petén Itzá. You can't miss the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios.

As you can see, Flores is a must on your next trip to Guatemala, an excellent opportunity to get a close look at the Mayan culture, traditions and most representative sites. Choose one of the tours in Flores and get to know the most beautiful of Guatemala.

Choose tours in Lanquin

Lanquín is known and visited by tourists because of the Lanquín caves and Semuc Champey: a natural monument with beautiful turquoise waters, here you can appreciate the limestone pools with shapes that simulate huge turquoise gems. Tours in Lanquin will take you to this incredible adventure, it is necessary first, to go through a descent to the caves of this river. These beautiful pools are located 9 kilometers south of Lanquín and are definitely one of the main attractions of the area. This place receives visitors to swim and watch the water flow through a huge stone formation of about 300 meters, forming small waterfalls. 

If you want a little adventure, you can choose tours in Lanquin and walk along some trails and wooden suspension bridges in Semuc Champey. One of these trails will lead you to a lookout point above the natural turquoise pools.

When choosing tours in Lanquín, you can visit the coffee or cardamom farms, located on the hillsides surrounding this small and beautiful town. One of the main attractions of Lanquín are the caves and natural pools. Although the town is small and very quiet, the adventure is located less than a kilometer northwest of the town. Explore the caves by flashlight, and as the water makes its way through the caves, you can see stalactites hanging from the ceiling, or watch bats flying from dusk to night. 

Must-see stop and tours in Panajachel

This beautiful city is located on the shores of Lake Atitlan. The city has natural reserves and a complete street that has been converted into a handicraft market which you can not miss.

One of the most important points of the tours in Panajachel is the boat trip to visit other sites near the city such as Santiago Atitlán.

You will be able to know in the tours in Panajachel, that this city is full of hotels, restaurants, recreation areas, chalets used by tourists from all over the world.

Panajachel is really the starting point to get to know Lake Atitlan. 

Lake Atitlan is the largest body of water in all of Guatemala. This lake, which you can visit on tours in Panajachel, is surrounded by three volcanoes, which are Atitlan, Toliman and San Pedro, called The Three Giants. This allows the formation of an impressive landscape worthy of admiration. It is important to mention that the water of Lake Atitlán is characterized by staying warm, which facilitates and encourages tourists to go swimming regardless of the season or weather.

These are, without a doubt, the tours in Panajachel that you cannot miss on your next trip to Guatemala. 

Travel to Guatemala on your next vacation

Antiques and handicrafts are part of the culture, and in the tours in Guatemala you can find plenty of souvenirs to take as a memory of an extraordinary trip, also weavings or carved wooden masks. And you can not miss the markets like Chichicastenango, are places of much tourism, a real spectacle to behold, where every Sunday you can delight your eyes with traditional costumes and authentic things of local life, as well as stunning colors, certainly places full of culture for our senses.

A beauty not to be missed in Guatemala tours is the Rio Dulce, which connects one of the most important rivers of Guatemala, Izabal, with the Caribbean Sea. Be amazed by the lush vegetation and beautiful bird songs as you take a boat ride. There is no better experience.

Enjoy the best activities and the best tours in Guatemala

Another reason to visit Guatemala, is the architectural prowess, which will allow you to enjoy beautiful views wherever you look, whether natural landscapes, or in the middle of its cities with impressive colonial buildings and vibrant colors, for example Antigua Guatemala.