Tips & Tricks
Semuc Champey — Semuc Champey is a section of the Cahabon River in the rainforests of eastern Guatemala. The scenery is spectacular. A natural limestone bridge crosses over a series of turquoise pools in the river descending from each other in little waterfalls. The area offers great tubing and could be the most beautiful natural […]
Pacaya (volcano) – located an hour (46 km) south of the capital, this is an active volcano that has erupted 26 times since the beginning of Spanish colonial rule in the country. At a height of 2,552 meters, its attracts its share of international hikers and other eco-tourists, due to its relative proximity to the […]
Volcan de Agua (Antigua) — this volcano looms over Antigua. Most tourists, enjoying a latte in one of Antigua’s coffee shops, will think about hiking Volcan de Agua, but never take that step. Don’t be that guy! A word of warning: Volcan de Agua has a reputation for robberies on the hiking trail. To climb […]
Tikal (ancient city): the name of this unique city means “place of voices” and is one of the largest known Mayan cities so far. It has been a cultural and natural world World Heritage since 1979. This site has more than 3,000 archaeological sites. Elements, a city that exists between the pre-classic and classic periods. […]
Rio Dulce (river) – this river, completely contained within the department of Izabal, leads to the country’s Atlantic coast, and is proximate to neighboring countries Belize and Honduras. It is part of a lake and river system that has become a popular cruising sailboat destination. The river begins at the point where it flows out […]
Uaxactún – located 24 km. outside of Tikal, Uaxactún is considered one of the oldest cities in the Mayan Empire, dating from the pre-classic and classical periods. The architectural evolution of the Mayan lowlands is evident, and one can find inscriptions that date from 328 A.D. to 899 A.D. in different stone columns. This Mayan […]