PLACES OF INTEREST - Guatemala

Antigua and Pacaya

Antigua was before it was buried by a volcanic eruption the Spanish capital of Colonial Latin America. Today the city is Guatemala's highlight with her colonial style buildings and typical markets. Not far is the most active Volcano Pacaya that you can visit. Read more >>>

Guatemala | Travel 2007 | Places of Interest | City and Volcano

Copan (HONDURAS) and Chiquimula

Just across the border in Honduras lies the site of Copan which in classical times was an important city within the Mayan civilization. The Maya built here dozens of cities but Copan is one of Latin America's most important archaeological sites. Read more >>>

Honduras | Travel 2007 | Places of Interest | Sight

Panajachel, Lago de Atitlan and Chichicastenango

Lago de Atitlan, the volcano lake in Guatemala and its many small villages on the banks is one of the country's biggest tourist attractions. At about 30 km north of this lake is the village Chichicastenango with one of Latin America most colorful markets. Read more >>>

Guatemala | Travel 2007 | Places of Interest | Lake and Market

Rio Dulce and Livingstone

On the Caribbean coast you can make beautiful boat trips along the sandy beaches, through the jungle, a marshy nature park, an old pirate fort and of course the hippie-like Livingstone where the Garifuna people live - a mix between former slaves and Indians. Read more >>>

Guatemala | Travel 2007 | Places of Interest | City, National Park and Sight

Tikal and Flores

Tikal was one of the largest cities of the Maya Indians during the Classic Period. The site lies amongst big forest giants with the sound of howler monkeys; a mysterious mythical site which is a must see in Guatemala. Read more >>>

Guatemala | Travel 2007 | Places of Interest | Sight