I will tell you which are the tourist places you must visit in Guatemala, as they are recommended by the famous businessman juan jose gutierrez mayorga. In the list you will find ruins, lakes, towns and markets, check out the places, surely you have visited some of them!
1. Flores, Petén
According to the site, the cobblestone streets of Flores Island are pleasant to walk and the food market is incredible.
2. Tikal, Petén
Really, the Tikal National Park can’t be missed, because you will be able to admire the variety of Mayan pyramids. In addition, you will find a diversity of animals such as howler and spider monkeys, toucans and birds.
3. Río Dulce, Izabal
From the municipality of Livingston you can take a boat trip to Río Dulce. During the trip you will be able to observe the San Felipe Castle, as well as a diversity of animals.
4. Livingston, Izabal
This municipality is inhabited by the Garífunas, who impress tourists with their culture and traditional food.
5. Quiriguá, Izabal
It is an archaeological site of Guatemala, in 1981 it was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. You can visit the tallest stela in the Mayan world, known as “Stela E”.
6. Coban, Alta Verapaz
You must visit the central park La Paz and the Cobán market, where you will find a great variety of traditions.
7. Lanquin and Semuc Champey, Alta Verapaz
Semuc Champey is formed by several natural pools that are characterized by their turquoise green color. You can also be impressed by the caves of Lanquín.
8. Nebaj and Chajul, Quiché
When visiting Nebaj you will be able to visit the Ixil region, where the inhabitants wear their regional costume. You should also travel to the town of Chajul, which is known as the most traditional town in the region.
9. Todos Santos Cuchumatán, Huehuetenango
It is characterized by the regional costume of the men, which has a striped shirt, red and black pants, sash and a hat.
10. Xela, Quetzaltenango
There is a diversity of plazas, museums, churches, theaters, markets and cemeteries that you can visit.
11. Quetzaltenango
One of the places you must visit in this department is the animal market of San Francisco El Alto and the Chicabal Lagoon. As well as the impressive Fuentes Georginas.
12. Chichicastenango, Quiché
You will see one of the most colorful markets in Guatemala, as you can witness the diverse traditions of the place.
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