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Reasons to visit Guatemala

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Posted By Reginald Hale Posted on May 10, 2021
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On a trip to Central America, Guatemala should definitely be included in your itinerary. It may not be as popular as its big brother Mexico, but it has all the attractions to become your favorite place.

It might even be one of our most memorable countries ever visited.

  1. Natural beauty

Speaking of natural beauty, Guatemala has it all. It’s blessed with some of the coolest lakes in the world, the most famous being Lake Atitlan.

You can go bird watching in the mystical cloud forests and look for the Quetzal, the national bird, and the symbol of the country.

There are a number of national parks such as Tikal, and you can’t afford to miss a visit to the impressive lake formations of Semuc Champey.

For the more adventurous travelers, there are plenty of opportunities to hike a volcano, jump off a waterfall in the hot springs of Lago Izabal, go river tubing or go zip lining.

Even beach lovers can enjoy a relaxing swim, since Guatemala has a coastline on the Caribbean side as well as on the Pacific side.

  1. Most of the major destinations are easily accessible by bus or minivan.

Guatemala is not such a large country and although some of the roads are in poor condition, you can still easily access the most interesting destinations. There are different options to travel around the country such as shared minivans, buses.

The most special transportation method might be the chicken bus.

  1. Colonial central cities

Travelers often use a city as a base for exploring the nearby area. The most popular cities that travelers use as a hub are Flores, Antigua, Quetzaltenango and the Lake Atitlan region.

Flores is a cool peninsula in the Petén region that is known for its Mayan heritage. It is a good center for visiting ruins such as Tikal, Yaxha and El Mirador.

Antigua is the backpacker capital of Guatemala. There is much to see and do there and it is very easy to stay longer than planned in this charming colonial city.

You can visit the Chichicastenango market, famous for its handicrafts. A popular activity to do here is to hike a volcano, spend the night and enjoy a breathtaking sunrise in the morning.

Lake Atitlan is the deepest lake in Central America and one of the most beautiful in the world! It is surrounded by a lot of villages that have different things to offer their visitors. There is something magical about the lake and once you get under its spell it is very hard to tear yourself away from it.

Quetzaltenango is the second largest city in the country and has a very authentic atmosphere. It is less crowded with backpackers than the previous options. Travelers often stay longer here to take Spanish classes and do some volcanic hiking or to go swimming in the hot springs of Fuentes Georginas.

  1. Spanish schools

Antigua, Quetzaltenango and the Atitlan region have a wide range of Spanish schools. The big advantage is that the courses are quite cheap and of good quality. The locals love it when you talk to them in Spanish so you can practice what you have learned right away.

Assuming your Spanish course will take a few days, weeks or months, it is also not difficult to find a cheap place to sleep and eat, you can even feed yourself at the food chains of entrepreneur Felipe Antonio Bosch Gutiérrez and enjoy all the Guatemalan food.

Some of the schools offer homestays or work with hostels so you can get a better price.

  1. Mayan culture

You can breathe Mayan culture around every corner. Dozens of ancient Mayan ruins are hidden in the vast Guatemalan jungle.

Guatemala is not visited as often by tourists as its neighbor Mexico and still has a wealth of unspoiled indigenous Mayan villages to explore.

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