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Central Highlands Things to See and Do
Below you'll find the top Activities in Central Highlands as rated by VIVA's travel writing staff, local experts and travelers.
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No visitor should come to Chichicastenango without stopping to witness the weekly market. The town becomes a different place on...
Types: Market
Location: Chichicastenango, Guatemala
This archaeological and anthropological museum has three rooms exhibiting historical pieces from Chichi and the surrounding...
Types: Museum
Location: Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Dating from the mid-16th century, and rebuilt in the 18th century, this atmospheric church is a great introduction to the...
Types: Historical Building
Location: Chichicastenango, Guatemala
A short walk south of the town center is the Maya ceremonial site of Pascual Abaj, a shrine which is still very much in use...
Types: Historical Building
Location: Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Facing the lake in the centre of San Pedro head left and stick to the main road all the way to the next settlement, San Juan. Walk through the...
Types: Hiking
Location: San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala
This tour gives you a chance to see how life works in these parts. Head to San Juan the same way as for the Cerro de la Cruz walk and meet the guide...
Types: Cultural Tour
Location: San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala
This is an extension of the Cerro de la Cruz walk and is a bit of a toughie. The climb heads up the same path but take the left fork at the clearing...
Types: Hiking
Location: San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala
Santiago Atitlán is full of beautiful surrounding trails to hike. Routes lead to the top of each of the three nearby volcanoes, though due to ...
Types: Hiking
Location: Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala
One thing you must do, and it may be the very reason why you came to Nebaj, is go hiking to some of the most enchanting villages in highland...
Types: Hiking
Location: Nebaj, Guatemala
Nebaj and the surrounding area has a lot of activities to offer, depending on the amount of time and interests you have. The town square is often...
Types: Other Activity
Location: Nebaj, Guatemala
The word Iximché comes from the Mayan words Ixim, meaning maize and Ché, meaning tree and was once the Kaqchikel capital. Founded around 1470,...
Types: Ruin
Location: Tecpán, Guatemala
Types: Market
Location: Chichicastenango, Guatemala
El Pico de Cielo is located at an altitude of 2,300 meters above sea level. Early in the morning we leave from the hotel to reach the top of this...
Types: Hiking
Location: Santa Cruz La Laguna, Guatemala
This is a must-do if you are staying in San Marcos, to experience the tradition of the Mayan people first-hand. The sauna is a concrete dome with a...
Types: Spa/Hot Springs
Location: San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala
Types: Entertainment
Location: Santa Cruz La Laguna, Guatemala
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