The most beautiful places in Guatemala
What to see in Guatemala
Guatemala is considered one of the most beautiful countries in Central America. You will be captivated not only by the beautiful volcanoes, the amazing Lake Atitlan, but also by the beautiful Mayan monuments and the local jungle. Let's see which places you are sure to see and visit
Tikal
The most famous Guatemalan Mayan monument
Tikal is one of the Mayan cities, which was basically overgrown with lush jungle and only in recent decades was gradually opened to visitors. You will find a number of well-preserved pyramids and relatively few visitors continue reading
Fuego Volcano
One of the most active volcanoes in Central America
The stratovolcano ** Fuego ** translated as „fiery“ is a very active, 3763m high volcano near the historic town of ** Antigua **. It is known mainly due to the frequent and regular eruptions that can be observed from the neighboring volcano „Acatenango“: [https://www.gigaplaces.com/…-acatenango/]. continue reading
Atitlan Lake
The deepest lake in Central America
Lake Atitlan (1 558 m asl) is a real gem not only in Guatemala but throughout Central America. Caldera of gigantic ancient volcano is now filled up with a huge 340 meters deep lake. Moreover, from its shore tower new volcanic cones covered with high mountain jungle, which make it very charming atmosphere. The surroundings is also very fertile, so you will find here also picturesque Indian villages. continue reading
Agua Volcano
Volcano above the city of Antigua
The inactive stratovolcano ** Agua ** (translated as „water“) 3765m high rises above the historically important center of ** Antigua **. It was named after the lake in its crater, which overflowed in the 16th century and destroyed the then capital ** Ciudad Vieja **. After that, the capital became ** Antigua **, until 1773, when it was destroyed by an earthquake. The most beautiful view of the volcano is from the ** Mirador de La Cruz ** in ** Antigua **. continue reading
Antigua Guatemala
Beautiful city under the volcanoes
Antigua Guatemala is a beautiful historic, earthquake-damaged city in central Guatemala. Its horizon is dominated by several volcanoes such as Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. An ideal place for a day stop continue reading
Volcano Atitlán
The highest volcano at Lake Atitlan
Atitlan volcano (3 535 m asl) is indeed the highest mountain in the vicinity of Lake Atitlán, but thanks to a little worse accessibility and more difficult ascent it is less frequently visited than, for example, close volcano San Pedro. From the top is a beautiful view of the lake and many other volcanoes including very active volcanos Acetanengo and Fuego. continue reading
Volcano San Pedro
Queen of Atitlan
Lush vegetation-covered cone of volcano San Pedro rises directly from the shores of fabled Guatemala Lake Atitlan. You will be able to see this wonderful volcano during your trips around Lake Atitlan from almost all sides. In addition, the ascent to the volcano is simple, although it is grueling and often quite muddy. continue reading
