Guatemala Travel Guides
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Contributed by Richard L. under Guatemala / Lago de Atitlán
Having a depth of more than 340 meters, Lago de Atitlán is the deepest lake in the entire Central America. Three volcanoes and craggy mountains surround this beautiful lake that is situated in the highlands of Guatemala. It w...
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Contributed by Richard L. under Guatemala / Guatemala City
Guatemala, originally called 'La Nueva Guatemala de la Asuncion', is 'Guate' to the locals residing in the state. It is the largest of the cities in the state of Guatemala and the seat of the Guatemalan government. Being als...
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Contributed by Laura M. under Guatemala / Lago de Atitlán
Lake Atitlan, or Lago de Atitlan, is an amazingly beautiful lake of volcanic provenience located in Guatemala. On its shoreline you will find plenty of small quaint towns where people passionate about backpacking can always f...
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Contributed by Laura M. under Guatemala / Guatemala City
The capital of Guatemala, Guatemala City offers a lot to visitors, especially since the starting point of many highways is located inside the National Palace which is part of the historical center of the city. While it is ...
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Contributed by Ekta under Guatemala / Parque Nacional Tikal
Located in Guatemala, about 50 miles NW to the Belezian border is the wonderful Parque Nacional Tikal. This jungle houses the remains of all the greatest ancient “Mayan Cities”. Around 700 BC, the Maya chose to settle here, a...
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Contributed by Ekta under Guatemala / Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala is a beautiful and well preserved city with fascinating Spanish Mudéjar architecture. It has some impressive ruins of colonial churches and was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Antigua Guate...
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Contributed by Laura M. under Guatemala / Parque Nacional Tikal
Traveling to Guatemala will offer you a great chance to enjoy the wonders of Parque Nacional Tikal. Located right in the heart of the jungle, this amazing park hides one of best kept secrets of the ancient Mayan civilization,...
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Contributed by Laura M. under Guatemala / Antigua Guatemala
When visiting Guatemala there are some places you should not forget to visit. Here are just a few of the most exciting and beautiful tourist attractions in Guatemala. All these locations are family friendly, so do take the wh...
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Contributed by Richard L. under Guatemala / Parque Nacional Tikal
If you really want a vacation, then why visit another modern city? An ideal location is Parque Nacional Tikal, which is found in a remote location in Guatemala. It is about fifty miles northwest of Guatemala's border with Bel...
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Contributed by Richard L. under Guatemala / Antigua Guatemala
Antigua has an interesting history, and is among the few cities in the world that have been replaced as the capital. Antigua used to be the capital of Guatemala until 1773. It became necessary to transfer the capital after th...