Attractions
Parque Central
For centuries the park served as a focal point for the colonial city, bustling with activity, the gathering place for public floggings, parades and bullfights. Today it is a shady, peaceful place during the week, lined with villagers selling their handicrafts, but it comes... see full details
Tikal
Set deep in the jungle of Parque Nacional Tikal lies the most magnificent of all Mayan ruins, the Mayan ceremonial centre of Tikal (City of Voices). First occupied around 800 BC and mysteriously abandoned about 1,000 years later, its most striking features are the... see full details
Chichicastenango
Chichi, as it is called, is renowned mainly for its Sunday and Thursday markets, Sunday being the busiest. A quaint traditional hill village with cobbled streets and red tiled roofs, it has been one of the largest centres of Mayan trade since pre-Hispanic... see full details
Panajachel
The holiday resort town of Panajachel in the highlands has a large population of long-term hippie foreigners and a distinctly gringo character, an interesting holiday stop. The stunning lake setting and breathtaking views of three volcanoes, along with a relaxed ambience, draws many visitors... see full details
San Pedro La Laguna
The holiday destination of San Pedro La Laguna has a relaxed, bohemian feel with a superb setting and is one of the most popular lakeside holiday spots. The village is centred on the Catholic Church and the market place and narrow cobbled streets... see full details