The Santa Maria volcano is a large dormant volcano in the mountainous area of western Guatemala, near the city of Quetzaltenango. Its eruption in 1902 was one of the three largest eruptions of the twentieth century and the third largest eruption of that year, after Mount Pelée in Martinique and the Soufrière in San Vicente. […]
The San Pedro volcano has stunning views over the Great Lake Atitlan and a medium-difficulty trekking through lush vegetation. It is a stratovolcano located on the southwest side of the caldera of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. It has an altitude of 3020 MASL. The town of San Pedro la Laguna, in the Department of Sololá, […]
First of all, the ideal season to travel to Guatemala extends from October to May. Prepare light clothes to withstand the sweltering heat of Petén and the coast. Take also something fatter, that in the highlands temperatures are cooler. And you’ll need something to protect you from moisture. Don’t forget comfortable shoes to hike or […]
Guatemala receives about two million tourists annually. In recent years there has been the visit of many cruise ships that touch important seaports of Guatemala, which involves the visit of more tourists to the country. In its territory are fascinating Mayan archaeological enclaves Tikal, Quiriguá, Iximché, and in Guatemala city. As natural beauty destinations you […]
The Pacaya is an active volcano located in the municipality of San Vicente Pacaya in the Department of Escuintla, Guatemala. It is unknown how many thousands of years ago erupted for the first time, but at least 23 eruptions have been recorded since the time of Spanish colonization of America in Guatemala. After being asleep […]
In spite of its relatively small territorial extension, Guatemala has a great climatic variety, product of its mountainous relief that goes from the level of the sea to the 4220 meters on that level. Its landscapes and its cultural roots and traditions are a great attraction for tourism. Its ecological diversity positions it as one […]
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 […]
Guatemala has soft beaches on its Pacific coast, characteristic for its exotic black sands and on the Caribbean coast, with White sands and numerous lake beaches in formidable scenarios with landscapes as different as charming. Playa Blanca (Izabal): Located in the Bay of Amatique on the Atlantic coast, is the most famous Caribbean beach in […]
The best purchases include textiles, handicrafts, jewellery, jade carvings and leather works, ceramics and basket weaving. To buy these local products the best is the artisan markets where you can haggle. Places to buy ceramics at a good price are Villa de Chinautla, San Luis Jilotepeque and Rabinal. Coban to buy silver objects, like crockery. […]
The sites with the largest number of visitors in terms of the lodging are as follows. Hotel Boutique Convento. The Convento Boutique Hotel is excellent for those who want to explore Antigua Guatemala and its surroundings as it offers a prodigious location just a few steps away from a lot of popular tourist destinations, shops […]