Tourist Attractions In Guatemala

Guatemala has one of the most varied topography in the world – lush tropical rainforests in the north, undulating mountains in the west and sandy beaches along the Caribbean coast.  
 Explore the urban cities, the tiny coastal towns and colonial towns, the Mayan ruins that seem to be lost in a time warp, ascend a volcano (or two) or just strap on your backpack and head for the hills!  

Guate City, the capital, welcomes you with a cloud of fumes. The beautiful colonial buildings as well as museums are worth browsing through. Antigua is a pretty town, lost in its colonial past. Its colonial structures and location attracts many a visitor.

The town of Quetzaltenango (also known as 'Xela') is more a ‘junction point’ rather than a place of interest but its natural beauty ensures that you enjoy the stop over.  

Probably the pride of Guatemala, the spectacular lake Lago Atitlan attracts many a visitor through the year. The lake front town of Panajachel is the best place to enjoy the beauty of the lake. 

The coastal towns along the Pacific coast, Monterrico, and the Caribbean Coast, Livingston, offer plenty of sun, water and peace. The highland region slopes down in the south and west to meet the Pacific coast. Hot and sweltering, this region is characterised by high temperatures and high humidity.  The fertile coastal strip is covered with sugarcane and banana plantations as well as mangrove swamps. Iguanas, crocodiles, marine turtles, cutete and masacuata inhabit the region.

The Pacific coast is not a popular tourist destination. The attractive black sand beaches are unfortunately littered with waste and rubbish.  The dusty and usually mucky inland roads make getting to the region a tough task. It’s greatest attraction lies in its seclusion, aquatic activities and varied fauna.