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The heart of the Maya world

Guatemala

The heart of the Maya world — jungle pyramids, volcanoes, a colonial gem, and one of the most beautiful lakes on Earth, rich in living indigenous culture.

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Temple II rising above the rainforest at Tikal
Temple II rising above the rainforest at Tikal
The Santa Catalina Arch in colonial Antigua
The Santa Catalina Arch in colonial Antigua
Volcanoes ringing Lake Atitlán, from Santiago Atitlán
Volcanoes ringing Lake Atitlán, from Santiago Atitlán
Capital
Guatemala City
Language
Spanish
Currency
GTQ (Guatemalan Quetzal)
Power
120 V · plug type A, B
Best time
Nov–Apr (dry season)
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What makes Guatemala, Guatemala

Maya Pyramids
Volcanoes
Colonial Antigua
The Quetzal
Maya Textiles
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Get to Guatemala & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Guatemala

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Travel essentials

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Where to go

Notable places in Guatemala

Temple II rising above the rainforest at Tikal
Temple II rising above the rainforest at Tikal
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Tikal

Towering Maya temples rising above the rainforest canopy — one of the great archaeological sites.

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The Santa Catalina Arch in colonial Antigua
The Santa Catalina Arch in colonial Antigua
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Antigua

A UNESCO colonial city of cobblestones and ruins ringed by volcanoes.

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Volcanoes ringing Lake Atitlán, from Santiago Atitlán
Volcanoes ringing Lake Atitlán, from Santiago Atitlán
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Lake Atitlán

A volcano-ringed crater lake fringed by Maya villages.

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The big picture

About Guatemala

The heart of the Maya world — jungle pyramids, volcanoes, a colonial gem, and one of the most beautiful lakes on Earth, rich in living indigenous culture.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

The resplendent quetzal — Guatemala’s national bird
Before you fly

Visa info

Guatemala visa: Many nationalities (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia) enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Confirm before travel.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official Guatemalan immigration authorities for your nationality before booking flights.
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