About Guatemala - Chapter 3 - Activities for your trip

In Guatemala there are many activities that you can do such as:

Explore Mayan Ruins

Guatemala, as the Heart of the Mayan World, has many of the most beautiful Mayan Ruins, such as The Great City of Tikal. Mayan ruins are located all over the country, from the northern jungle of Peten to the south coast of Escuintla and Retalhuleu.

Visit Turquoise Natural Pools

A hidden gem called Semuc Champey is located in Coban's mountains, these pools were formed of limestone hundreds of years ago. The exuberant Cahabon river is hidden underneath the stone.

Hike Active Volcanoes

Guatemala has various volcanoes to hike, the most visited are: Pacaya and Acatenango. From both volcanoes you will be able to see stunning views that are worth the hike to their peaks.

Enjoy Guatemalan Coffee

El café guatemalteco es mundialmente conocido por sus granos de café robustos y de alta calidad. Podrá encontrar los cafés finos y de buen gusto en cada cafetería. Algo que debes saber, el café guatemalteco tiene varios premios de calidad, se exporta a muchos países y a muchas marcas internacionales.

Dónde dormir

You can find hostels, hotels, apartments or even if you want to stay in unique places, you can do camping, glamping, stay by a lake shore, etc. Guatemala can offer many interesting places for accommodation during your travel in the country.

Where to eat

You will find a variety of places to eat, from prestigious and high-cost restaurants to cafes or street food. The food will always be yummy at every place you'll choose.

Entretenimiento y Cultura

Guatemala has different cultural options such as the national theater, museums and musical activities that are pleasant for travelers, as well as different entertainment in the main cities.

Compras

En las zonas más céntricas de Guatemala se pueden encontrar diferentes centros comerciales; así como tiendas de artesanías muy populares donde se pueden comprar souvenirs y cosas típicas hechas por artesanos mayas. Las artesanías y textiles guatemaltecos son famosos en todo el mundo. Los mejores lugares para comprarlos son los mercados locales, abren sus puertas temprano y cierran en la tarde.

In the most central areas of Guatemala, you can find different shopping centers; as well as very popular handicraft shops where you can buy souvenirs and "typical" things made by Mayan artisans. Guatemalan handicrafts and textiles are famous around the world. The best places to buy them are local markets, they open their doors early and close in the late afternoon.