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Guatemala

The main plaza in
Antigua, Guatemala
The main plaza in Antigua, Guatemala
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By Christopher Minster

 

Guatemala is only about the size of Iceland, but it is an amazingly diverse and complex land with a long and often tragic history. Although social problems persist in Guatemala, it is a country that has much to offer the traveler. Breathtaking mountain landscapes, colorful markets, centuries-old Mayan culture, modern cities, colonial-era gardens and courtyards and magnificent ruins, are just some of the reasons that more travelers come to this small Central American country every year.

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Places in Guatemala

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Tikal

Once home to 100,000 Maya, Tikal was one of the most important cities in the Maya empire. It was abandoned ...

Las Capuchinas

This place looks like nothing from the outside and although good for a ruins aficionado it is not worth the ...

Tour Siete Rios

El hotel y touroperadora Rios Tropicales, le ofrese viajes a conocer los siete rios que desembocan en el rio dulce, ...

Top Rated Hotels

Hotel Rios Tropicales

This is a nice smart choice for the money, offering clean well appointed and well decorated rooms around a pleasant ...


83% - 5 ratings
$8 - $26

The Yellow House

. The entrance to this popular hostal is through its associaated travel agency, which is convenient for tour booking. It leads ...


79% - 7 ratings

Kafka, Rest. Bar & Hostel

At Kafka's most recent location on 6A Avenida Norte, number 40, there is a beautiful rooftop terrace. Get a spot ...


77% - 9 ratings
Q45.00 x night

Top Rated Restaurants

Monoloco (Funky Monkey)

This is one of the most popular places for the town's Gringo set. Almost exclusively full of visitors, it provides ...


46% - 5 ratings

Alegre Lounge

This is the place to come if you want your Atitlan experience in English - you could not get further ...


45% - 4 ratings

Chile's Restaurante Latina Cafe

This newish place is a little pricier than some of the other spots in town but it has a good ...


91% - 2 ratings

Traveler Reviews of Guatemala

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By V!VA User from ecuador, May 11, 2009

Guatemala is better than Hawaii

Rating: 100%

Loved Guatemala, stayed in Antigua with a family. People are very helpful and friendly. Don't miss the tour to Monticito (on the South Pacific) and to Chichicastenaga (up in the mountains) these are both day trips from Antigua. Oh and the Macadamia Nut Farm - Valhala-best pancakes on planet earth. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, you'll do a lot of walking. Take a hike up all three valcanoes (which are active). There is something here for everyone (well except skiing). Comparative to Hawaii and a whole lot less expensive.

By V!VA User from Elkhart, IN, Dec 25, 2007

Guatemala

Rating: 100%

Guatemala is the most amazing place in the world...the people are fantastic and the food is wonderful. The scenery is to die for. I'd give a million bucks to be there today.

By V!VA User from USA, Apr 09, 2007
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