Lake Atitlán
Casa Palopó
A small, colourful hotel with views across the lake.
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guatemala
Guatemala is one of the most colourful countries in the Americas. Antigua is a UNESCO-listed colonial town of cobbled streets beneath three volcanoes, and Lake Atitlán is ringed by more volcanoes and Maya villages.
In the northern jungle, Tikal is one of the great Maya cities, its temples rising above the rainforest canopy.
where to go
A colonial town of churches, courtyards and cafés.
A volcanic lake surrounded by Maya villages.
Temples rising out of the rainforest in the north.
One of Central America's great markets.
A volcano hike with views of erupting Fuego.
Turquoise limestone pools in the jungle.
when to go
Guatemala is known as the land of eternal spring, with a dry season from November to April.
November to April
Clear skies and warm days, perfect for touring and hiking.
March or April
Semana Santa in Antigua, with carpets of flowers in the streets.
May to October
Afternoon rain and green landscapes, with fewer visitors.
where to stay
Lake Atitlán
A small, colourful hotel with views across the lake.
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A hotel set in the ruins of a 17th-century monastery.
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experiences
Climb a temple as the jungle wakes up.
Visit the Maya villages around the lake.
Meet Maya weavers and learn about their textiles.
Visit a coffee finca near Antigua.
Hike Acatenango to see Fuego erupting at night.
Explore the market on a Thursday or Sunday.
November to April is the dry season.
Eight to twelve nights for Antigua, Lake Atitlán and Tikal.
Yes, for families who enjoy culture and adventure.
Yes. Tikal is close to the border, so the two combine well.
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