Attractions in Guatemala
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The Puerto Quetzal Cruise Port, located on the Pacific coast of Guatemala, serves as the primary gateway for cruise ship passengers exploring the country. While the port city itself is […]
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Nestled on the southern shore of the Pasión River, Sayaxché serves as a gateway for travelers exploring the rich historical and natural landscapes of Guatemala. This small city is surrounded […]
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The Pasión River (RÃo La Pasión) and its tributaries span nearly 2,000 square miles in Guatemala, creating a rich ecological zone and serving as a vital transportation artery. This river […]
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Ixpanpajul Natural Park, located just outside Petén in Guatemala, spans 1,112 acres of lush rainforest. This expansive reserve offers a variety of activities for visitors, including nature treks, canopy bridges, […]
Founded centuries before Tikal, the ancient Mayan city of Uaxactún is home to the oldest arch in the Mayan world and is believed to be the birthplace of the Mayan […]
Perched on an elevated site surrounded by ravines, Mixco Viejo was a Maya city designed for defense. The Chajoma people, its inhabitants, fought against neighboring Maya groups and eventually faced […]
Nestled in the Petén region of Guatemala, overlooking the Pasión River, Seibal (Ceibal) stands as one of the best-preserved Mayan cities. The elevated ruins feature elegant ceremonial structures that date […]
Established by UNESCO in 1990, the Maya Biosphere Reserve spans an impressive 5.1 million acres (2.1 million hectares) in Guatemala, encompassing a diverse array of natural and cultural treasures. This […]
In Guatemala City, IRTRA Mundo Petapa stands as a sprawling amusement park that caters to visitors of all ages. The park features a wide array of attractions, including thrilling roller […]
Beneath the sacred ruins of Petén in Guatemala, the Actún Can Caves, known as the ‘Cave of the Serpent’ in Mayan, wind through limestone bedrock. This subterranean complex is a […]
Auto Safari Chapin, located in Guatemala, began as a refuge for endangered native wildlife and has since grown into a sanctuary for 96 animal species and 70 plant species from […]
Established in 1924, La Aurora Zoo is situated next to Guatemala City’s International Airport. This well-maintained zoo features three distinct areas: African, Asian, and American, each home to a variety […]
Nestled on the edge of Lake Petén Itzá, Petencito Zoo offers a unique glimpse into the native wildlife of Guatemala. The zoo spans two islands connected by a bridge, with […]
Ngada Regency, a cool highland region at the heart of Flores island, is characterized by its megalithic villages, coffee and clove plantations, soaring volcanoes, and geothermal hot springs. The area […]
Estación Biológica las Guacamayas (EBG), named for Guatemala’s endemic scarlet macaw, is an ecotourism-focused environmental research and conservation center. Nestled within the Laguna del Tigre National Park in the Maya […]
The Aguateca Archaeological Site, located on a hill along the Petexbatún Lagoon in Guatemala’s Peten department, offers a unique glimpse into Mayan history. Abandoned around 830 AD after a sudden […]
Constructed in 1743, Antigua City Hall, also known as Palacio del Ayuntamiento, originally functioned as the seat of the Spanish colonial government and housed an 80-person jail. Located in the […]