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Opening HoursGuatemala Holidays: an Overview
Guatemala is one of the smaller Central America countries but the local indigenous population is the largest of any Latin nation, making for a particularly 'authentic' holiday experience. The country offers the best of Central America under one roof - volcanoes, protected tropical jungle, mountainous highlands, impressive Mayan ruins, vivid colonial towns (including the wonderful Antigua) and beaches on the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines. Altogether, Guatemala makes a great holiday destination for those fond of eco-tourism, adventure and culture as their traditional dress and culture are very much still evident.
The best time for a Guatemala holiday is in the dry season, between November and April. Located at the heart of Central America, it is one of the most culturally and geographically diverse countries in the world. Guatemala is an interesting and exciting country to travel in. One can marvel at ancient temples, spectacular lakes, smoke-ringed volcanoes and bustling indigenous markets.
Formerly visited by the intrepid traveller, it now has a number of excellent boutique hotels and posadas which make it a fantastic country to visit without sacrificing basic creature comforts. The hotels are mainly family run and are often converted haciendas maintaining their original charm and style.
One of the highlights of a Guatemala holiday is to immerse oneself in the charming colonial town of Antigua, with its labyrinth of cobbled streets, museums and stunning architecture followed by a visit to the crystalline waters of Lake Atitlan or head North East, slightly off the beaten track, into the depths of the jungle to discover one of the impressive Mayan archaeological sights and admire the spectacle of exotic wildlife and birds.
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Ruins, Rituals and Mystical Landscapes in Guatemala
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I'd like to say this is probably the best holiday we have both been on, it was a really amazing experience and we loved every minute of it. The whole trip worked perfectly and the accommodation at each place we stayed in was spectacular in their own different way. The stand out places for us both was Lomas de Tzununa and Matachica which were both beautiful tranquil settings and really blew us away with the views.
I think it's worth noting that all the staff who were involved in the transfers were all exceptional, polite, knowledgeable and always on time which was really refreshing to see.
-Stayed at Casa Encantada, Lomas de Tzununa & Matachica (Belize)
The honeymoon was absolutely amazing! We had a great time, certainly relaxed and discovered Central America where we will be back for sure!
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