Adventure Travel in Guatemala
Antigua, the most beautiful city and the history of Guatemala is like having a bit of Europe, south of the border, aimed at a fraction of cost. And with direct flights from New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Atlanta and Dallas, Guatemala is easy to reach in less time than it takes to fly to Europe or Hawaii.
In Antigua
Located between three spectacular volcanoes in Central America, Antigua, Guatemala is one of the oldest and the world, the colonial cities. This majestic 400 year old UNESCO World Heritage Site is the most visited city in Central America and its popularity continues to grow as recently highlighted by STI win “Top City” in 2009, the nostalgia for the tour price, beating over 600 other popular destinations in the world.
Exploring the ruins of ancient travelers, museums, art galleries, restaurants and shops are dotted along the cobbled streets of this famous capital is Guatemala. Ideally located in Antigua also an ideal base for short trips to other destinations like Lake Atitlan, the Pacific coast and the famous Mayan temples of Tikal. Known as the “land of eternal spring”, without the moisture Antigua average temperature of 75 degrees throughout the year, so it’s never a bad time to visit.
Therefore, if you prefer a horse-drawn carriage to ride through the city centuries-old entertainment or a day to explore the incredible outdoor treasures traditional market, gold thrilling journey through the treetops in a zip. .. Able to inspire and renew all that you may be in Antigua …
ON Lake Atitlan
Maybe this happens when you’re watching high volcanoes to disappear in the distance as skim over the years ancient lake, the blue crystal on his way to find your next lakeside Mayan people. Or maybe you hit when you’re watching the sunrise on a morning in a beautiful place that makes you catch your breath. Here in this magical place, what happens – is disconnected and reconnected with a very rich and renewable.
Considered one of the world’s most beautiful lakes, Lake Atitlan is a natural wonder that is notable has attracted travelers for centuries. Three volcanoes surrounded by soaring, crystal blue Lake Atitlan is home to more than a dozen coastal towns. Many villages in the Mayan culture is still prevalent and traditional dress worn remains.
As a complement to traditional peoples are a “cowardly tourist cities” as Panajachel, San Marcos and San Pedro, where travelers from around the world meet, mingle and have fun. Atitlan is truly a unique wonder in the world, or a visitor describes – Lake Atitlan is a good thing to have too little distance from the lake is famous Chichicastenango market opened in Chichi, tourists take a look at a world full of Mayan rituals, dances!. , Parades and the choice of courses, non-striking and authentic Guatemalan handicrafts.
About Tikal
The undisputed center of Mayan society, Tikal is located in the heart of the tropical jungle of northern Guatemala, making this sacred place of the house of Maya history, as well as hundreds of species of monkeys, toucans and parrots.
Tikal National Park, a protected area about 370 square kilometers, is the mobile experience, mystical visitors – known for the magnificent ruins of the Mayan pyramid, the lost world. For years, visitors from around the world who have Tikal transportation minds, bodies and minds at the time while watching a new day beginning at dawn, as they are surrounded by the ancient temples of Tikal.
