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Tips for your trip

First of all, the ideal season to travel to Guatemala extends from October to May. Prepare light clothes to withstand the sweltering heat of Petén and the coast. Take also something fatter, that in the highlands temperatures are cooler. And you’ll need something to protect you from moisture. Don’t forget comfortable shoes to hike or […]

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Main destinations

Guatemala receives about two million tourists annually. In recent years there has been the visit of many cruise ships that touch important seaports of Guatemala, which involves the visit of more tourists to the country. In its territory are fascinating Mayan archaeological enclaves Tikal, Quiriguá, Iximché, and in Guatemala city. As natural beauty destinations you […]

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Natural wonders.

In spite of its relatively small territorial extension, Guatemala has a great climatic variety, product of its mountainous relief that goes from the level of the sea to the 4220 meters on that level. Its landscapes and its cultural roots and traditions are a great attraction for tourism. Its ecological diversity positions it as one […]

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Main cities.

Guatemala City: is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in Central America, and its official name is Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción, considered as the capital and seat of the governmental powers of the Republic of Guatemala, as well as the seat of the Central American Parliament. Guatemala City has been chosen as the second […]

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Main beaches.

Guatemala has soft beaches on its Pacific coast, characteristic for its exotic black sands and on the Caribbean coast, with White sands and numerous lake beaches in formidable scenarios with landscapes as different as charming. Playa Blanca (Izabal): Located in the Bay of Amatique on the Atlantic coast, is the most famous Caribbean beach in […]

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Go shopping.

The best purchases include textiles, handicrafts, jewellery, jade carvings and leather works, ceramics and basket weaving. To buy these local products the best is the artisan markets where you can haggle. Places to buy ceramics at a good price are Villa de Chinautla, San Luis Jilotepeque and Rabinal. Coban to buy silver objects, like crockery. […]

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Lodging

The sites with the largest number of visitors in terms of the lodging are as follows. Hotel Boutique Convento. The Convento Boutique Hotel is excellent for those who want to explore Antigua Guatemala and its surroundings as it offers a prodigious location just a few steps away from a lot of popular tourist destinations, shops […]

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