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Guatemala Travel Wiki

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Find general travel information, guides and “good to know”. Find the cheapest flights and best hotels offers in one click multi search engine - just click a city and discover the best of the country.

Travel to Guatemala

Guatemala was once the home of the Maya civilization. Located in Central America, it is a land filled with unique ecosystems and a high level of biodiversity.  There can be some challenges to the planning of a trip to this nation, but there are many rewards that come from a journey here as well.

The archeological sites that are found in Guatemala are one of the nation’s most popular draws for tourism. Cities like Tikal, built during periods of high cultural expression, have created landscapes where temples, altars, and even ball parks can be found in great abundance. You’ll find yourself walking in the footsteps of ancient civilizations and the feeling is both humbling and inspiring.

Because of Guatemala’s unique location, you’ll find that beaches which overlook the Atlantic Ocean are just as easy to access as the beaches which overlook the Pacific Ocean. If you love surfing or fishing, try visiting Champerico. For those who like to explore a nice promenade, Puerto Barrios and Livingston offer plenty of hidden gems to find.

A trip to Guatemala is incomplete without a visit to the Maya Biosphere Reserve. It is larger than Yellowstone National Park in the United States and is home to monkeys, crocodiles, pumas, and more. It was created in 1990 to help preserve the largest remaining area of natural tropical forest in Central America. In certain zones, no human settlements are allowed within the reserve.

Guatemala is a nation that is filled with natural wonders, beautiful vistas, and the chance to experience a sunrise on one ocean and a sunset on another. If you love to explore, this is the perfect destination for you.

City Guides

Click on a city for more information about the city, maps, tourist information, tours and what to see and do in the city.

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Antigua

Antigua Travel Wiki Travel to Antigua Located in the central highlands of Guatemala, Antigua offers one of the best-preserved examples of Spanish Baroque architecture in Central America.  You’ll be able to tour the ruins of several colonial churches. As a designated world heritage site, the invitation for a visit is always open. If you take up the invitation, then the reward includes sites like the El Carmen church. Although the church itself is in ruins, a majority of its original façade is...
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Guatemala City, capital of Guatemala

Guatemala City Travel Wiki Travel to Guatemala City Guatemala City is the largest community in Central America. It has been divided into 22 different zones and each has something special to offer visitors. Zone 1 is the most common area to visit within the city. Here you will find the national theater, the historic downtown district, and the Teatro Abril. It is designed to be a supportive area for tourism while providing access to local culture for everyone. One unique opportunity in Zone...

Travel resources

Below you can find usefull travel resources for your visit to the country

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Biggest City Guatemala

Facts about Guatemala, Biggest city What are the names of the largest cities in Guatemala, and how big are the cities by population. Easy overview of the informations in the sortable table below. Please note that the informations comes from various sources,if you are using the informations professional you should get confirmation that the figures are actual. Last update august 2017 About Guatemala Does Mayan culture pique your interest? Do you want to see a live volcano? Does visiting a place called the Land...
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Geography and facts, Guatemala

Guatemala, geography and facts explained Geograhy, facts, local customs and foodie guide. All explained in videos 8 to 15 minutes, very good, informative and funny videos that will ensure you see the videos to the end. The videos are produced by Geography now, thanks for the videos and keep up the good work. Discover Guatemala Tucked in the heart of Latin America just next to Mexico, Guatemala is a paradise of natural beauty and exciting culture. Come hike up incredible volcanoes and explore lush...

Guatemala Holidays

Guatemala Public Holidays See the calendars for national Guatemala holidays year by year. Find and just click on the year you for which you need more information about Guatemala holidays, and the calendar for the year will open. When is the non working days for the year. Public / national days, see the calendar for the country here.
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VR City tour in Antigua

There is a lot of Mayan influence and culture all over Guatemala. The weather was hot and I like the bustle of mornings in a city so I walked fairly early. I started at our hostel, La Quinta, but there are many very nice hotels in Antigua if you are looking for accommodation in this small historic town. Antigua Antigua Guatemala (commonly referred to as just Antigua or la Antigua) is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala famous for...

Official holidays

When are holidays and no working days in the country ?

DateEnglish 
January 1New Year's Day
VariableMaundy Thursday
VariableGood Friday
VariableHoly Saturday
May 1Labour Day
September 15Independence Day
October 20Revolution Day
November 1All Saints Day
December 24Christmas EveFrom Noon
December 25Christmas Day
December 31New Year's EveFrom Noon
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Which are the largest cities ?

Listing of the most important and largest cities in the country

RankCityPop
1Guatemala City994.938
2Mixco473.080
3Villa Nueva406.830
4Petapa141.455
5San Juan Sacatepéquez136.886
6Quetzaltenango132.230
7Villa Canales122.194
8Escuintla103.165
9Chinautla97.172
10Chimaltenango82.370