8 Places You Can't Miss in 2022

Lake Peten Itza

It is one of the tourist places of Petén. It is surrounded by a large tropical jungle, close to the Mayan archaeological sites. With 99 square kilometers, it is the third-largest natural lake in Guatemala, if what you like is the environment almost without human interruption, this is the right place to travel and recharge your energies. In it, you can stay to enjoy the wonders of the lake, such as boat rides, diving in some of its beaches. The viewpoints of restaurants and cafes on the shores of the lake are ideal if you are looking for romantic destinations in Guatemala.

Grutas de Lanquín National Park

The department of Alta Vera Paz is one of the most beautiful places in Guatemala because it has unusual natural beauty. There is this park. Specifically 1,000 meters from the town of Lanquìn. This place is ideal if you are looking for tranquility, but also an extreme and unusual adventure. Remember to always wear adequate equipment since the place is quite humid and cold.

San Felipe Castle

Perhaps the most striking thing about the current building is the Bustamante tower where you can see 19 cannons: two bronze and 17 iron, as well as other objects such as wagon wheels from the time. It is also recommendable to visit the warehouses where the products that were traded with Spain were stored. It is ideal for those who are looking for a historical trip and learn about the origins of the region.

Manabique Point

Between the tropical jungle and the Caribbean Sea hides this prodigious peninsula. The best way to get there is to leave Puerto Barrios by boat. Just 20 kilometers from this town is Punta Manabique. Upon arrival, one of the first options is to tour the wetland. It is an important zone for being the only marine-coastal protected area in the country, so decreed in 2005 due to the variety of different ecosystems: marine, swampy, coastal areas, and terrestrial areas. One of the best places to enjoy nature.

Sierra de Los Cuchumatanes

The department of Huehuetenango is located in the northwestern part of the country. The Sierra de Los Cuchumatanes is located in that region. The mountain range is so extensive that it occupies 15% of the national territory. One of the best places in Guatemala to have a panoramic perspective is located at 3,300 meters above sea level and is the Juan Diéguez Olaverri viewpoint. Its name is due to the Guatemalan poet of the 19th century who wrote in exile "A los Cuchumatanes", a very heartfelt text where he remembered his homeland.

Golden Beach

At an approximate distance of 225 kilometers from the capital, one of the tourist places of Izabal is located, one of the most visited beaches by national and foreign tourists. This is due to the beauty of its coasts, its silver sands, and its turquoise and transparent waters. In addition to the sea, Lake Izabal runs very close, as well as the different tributaries of the rivers of the Sierra de las Minas. Like many tourist sites in Guatemala, Playa Dorada is very well prepared for the attention of the traveler and has several abundant services such as motorcycles, boats, and water bananas.

Quetzal Biotope

If you are looking for places to walk in Guatemala, the tour of the park is ideal. It can be done through two trails: Los Helechos with two kilometers of the route and Los Musgos with four. In both, you can see various waterfalls of different sizes and crystal clear waters.

In the Biotope there are 50 species of trees and 58 species of animals, including squirrels, wild rabbits, foxes, howler monkeys, poisonous and non-poisonous snakes, and salamanders. To guide you on your next vacation in Guatemala, you should know that very close to the entrance there are several hotels that offer excellent service.

Georgina Fonts

These thermal baths are hidden between the high mountains and the clouds. Just 25 minutes from the city is one of the most visited tourist sites in Quetzaltenango. The cold weather contrasts with the warmth of the waters. The sulphurous composition and its thermal condition have healing powers. In addition to relaxing floating in these miraculous waters, there are other recreations that you can enjoy such as they walk through the fertile mountain.