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Guatemala has many beautiful and unique tourist places. But to start the year in the best way, to enjoy each festivity in the best possible way and Guatemala has the possibility of giving you everything you are looking for.

## Antigua Guatemala

This illustrious colonial town is located 25 kilometers from the capital. Being one of the most important tourist sites in Guatemala, you will find various accommodation options in [hotels](https://travelisimo.com/guatemala/accommodation/hotels-and-resorts?location=5d4d89d17ed8c404647a76ad&results=12&capacity=1&adult=1&currency=USD&country=GT) and [posadas](https://travelisimo.com/guatemala/accommodation/hostels?location=5d4d89d17ed8c404647a76ad&results=12&capacity=1&adult=1&currency=USD&country=GT), as well as different restaurants and cafes, to make more comfortable and pleasant your visit to this colonial city. On the start dates of the year, you can find several [activities](https://travelisimo.com/guatemala/things-to-do/tours-and-experiences?product=11&location=5d4d89d17ed8c404647a76ad&results=12&capacity=1&adult=1&currency=USD&country=GT&) in the center of Antigua Guatemala and its surroundings.

![Antigua-Guatemala-Photo-@clover98.jpg](https://cdn.travelisimo.com/Antigua_Guatemala_Foto_clover98_d70656ac7d)

## Semuc Champey

Semuc Champey is considered one of the best natural pools in the world and one of the best tourist destinations in Guatemala. To get there, you can start from Cobán, in the center of the Chapina nation. The natural pools have turquoise waters, with pools that range from one to three meters deep.

In relation to services, there is not a great offer, but some [cabins](https://travelisimo.com/es/guatemala/alojamiento/hostales?location=5dd5b90000740fa11ecf433a&results=12&capacity=1&adult=1&currency=USD&country=GT) of lodgings thought with an ecological sense, they offer the opportunity to eat and do [tours](https://travelisimo.com/guatemala/things-to-do/tours-and-experiences/semuc-champey/guided-tour-of-semuc-champey-and-lanquin-caves?adult=4&currency=USD&country=GT&) along and around the river. The good news is that you can also camp very close to the pools.

![OIP.jfif](https://cdn.travelisimo.com/OIP_f6b57191bc)

## Xetulul Amusement Park

Numerous games and attractions catch the traveler's attention, such as the largest roller coaster in Central America, which travels through 900 meters at speeds that ascend 80 kilometers and dizzying drops of 30 meters.

However, the most striking thing to see are the nine thematic squares, three of them dedicated to Guatemala and the remaining six to European countries, specifically Germany, Spain, France, and Italy. And during the end of the year dates the atmosphere is decorated with the Christmas theme and you can find very striking parades and walks.

![Parque-Temático-Xetulul-en-Retalhuleu.jpg](https://cdn.travelisimo.com/Parque_Tematico_Xetulul_en_Retalhuleu_63999bacaa)


## White beach

In Izabal, Guatemala has dream tourist places. One of them is this beach located in the municipality of Livingston. You can get there by land or by boat. It is best to go to Livingston and take a boat from its pier. The coastline is located in front of the Caribbean Sea and this makes the fine white sands, the purity of the waters, and the serenity of its waves visible.

You can also walk up to 100 meters inside without getting dangerously deep. One of the most visited places for the dates of the beginning of the year, since it offers you incredible tranquility and serenity and [hotels](https://travelisimo.com/guatemala/accommodation/hotels-and-resorts?location=5d81f6690d2bc81e04097390&results=12&capacity=1&adult=1&currency=USD&country=GT) and world-class restaurants to give you all the comfort you deserve.

![Playa-Blanca-885x500.jpg](https://cdn.travelisimo.com/Playa_Blanca_885x500_c108ce4e34)