Main cities.
Guatemala City: is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in Central America, and its official name is Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción, considered as the capital and seat of the governmental powers of the Republic of Guatemala, as well as the seat of the Central American Parliament. Guatemala City has been chosen as the second most expensive city to live in Latin America.
Antigua Guatemala.
Antigua Guatemala: Its fame, its beauty and the fact that it has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, give Antigua the character of a must visit during a stay in Guatemala. Located at 1500 meters altitude, its climate is very pleasant and walking through its cobbled streets is very pleasant. From them you can see the menacing volcanoes that surround the city. Some of the facades of the houses are painted in pastel shades and others in vivid colors. In the beautiful Plaza Mayor, surrounded by several colonial buildings. numerous churches and convents.
City Cayalá. Guatemala.
Ciudad Cayalá: It means paradise in Cakchiquel, an appropriate name for this city that is located in the middle of two ecological reserves of 60 blocks of land and were donated by Grupo Cayalá more than two decades ago. The design of this city is based on the concept of classical urbanism where the planning of the city is based on the needs of the inhabitants.
Tikal: Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Tikal National Park is the jewel of the crown of tourism in Guatemala. In the heart of the jungle, I could see that Tikal is the most beautiful testimony of the Mayan civilization. A real marvel. Its archaeological richness, its jungle, its fauna and its incredible views. The tops of the rest of the pyramids emerge on time from the ocean of vegetation. It’s absolutely spectacular.
Quetzaltenango. Guatemala.
Quetzaltenango: Its historic center is full of colonial houses and neoclassical buildings that were built in its day at the request of the dictator Ernesto Cabrera (1898-1920). Touring its streets, its markets see its municipal theater and its incredible Central America Square, one of the most beautiful parks in the country, you can find very good restaurants, visit a cemetery that is quite well preserved. You can also see the “Natural History Museum”, which has just been renovated, where you will discover the most native Indian face of the country between markets and churches, or Livingston, Caribbean coastal town with a lot of rhythm.
Flores is just a really wonderful little town. It is a very touristy place with narrow cobblestone alleys, the colorful facades of its houses and its hospitable inhabitants.
Santa Catalina Palopó: From this village, you can see the most beautiful views of the lake area and the volcanoes. The town has several eco-hotels and charming hotels.
Cobán. Guatemala.
Cobán: it shines especially for its beautiful surroundings, the caves of King Marcos), the Refuge of the Quetzal (where you can see the bird symbol of the nation), and the Lachuá lagoon, among other natural wonders. At the end of the year, the most important Miss Indigenous contest in Guatemala is celebrated on the occasion of Rabin Ajaw. The costumes, crowns, and diversity of Guatemalan traditions that the event brings together are particularly fascinating and are broadcast on national television.