Guatemala offers tourists opportunities to discover both ancient and modern attractions. Some of the top destinations include Tikal, with its well-preserved Mayan ruins surrounded by wildlife preserves; Lake Atitlan, a stunning highland lake providing access to indigenous Mayan culture; and Antigua, once the capital known for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture including palaces and cathedrals.

1. TOURISM IN GUATEMALA
FOR THOSE LOOKING TO UNEARTH A VACATION DESTINATION WITH ALL OF
THE TRAPPINGS OF THE OLD & NEW WORLDS, THERE’S NO BETTER PLACE
TO DO IT THAN IN GUATEMALA.
LAURA TELLO

2. 1. TIKAL
Tikal is one of the top tourist attractions in
Guatemala due to its beauty and ancient
wonders.
Today all that is left of this ancient metropolis
are a number of beautiful Mayan ruins.
The city is surrounded by a large wildlife
preserve, full of monkeys, parrots, deer,
macaws and other incredible specimens.

3. 2. LAGO DE ATITLAN
Situated in the Guatemalan highlands, the
lake is a stunning exhibition of natural
splendor. The portal to Lake Atitlán, the city of
Pananajachel, is also a portal to an indigenous
world of the Mayans and other ancient
peoples. It is a beautiful area, with many
tourist attractions, opportunities for
exploration, scuba diving and learning
Spanish.

4. 3. SANTA CATALINA ARCH
Antigua was once the capitol city of
Guatemala, known for its old-world
style Spanish architecture by way of
palaces, cathedrals, universities and
hermitages, Antigua is a charming jewel
in Guatemala.