Guatemala Travel Information

The history of Guatemala spans thousands of years, and you can still explore the artefacts of ancient civilisations when visiting. In addition, Guatemala hosts a wide range of indigenous species unique to Central America, making for a great outdoor experience on holiday.

One of the largest preserves of ancient Mayan culture, the remains of Tikal, can be found northern Guatemala, and you'll have the chance to explore the towering temples and avenues of a former trading stronghold of the empire. Quiriguá is another UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving Mayan ruins in Guatemala, and includes many impressive sculptures, the largest of their kind in pre-Columbian America.

However, the natural wonders of Guatemala are widespread as well and you could even (carefully) scale one of Guatemala's many active volcanoes. Guatemala is also home to the Maya Biosphere Reserve, the second largest preserve in Central America, where spider monkeys, ocelots and jaguar still roam.

Information for travels to Guatemala

• Guatemala can be subject to seismic activity, in addition to other naturally occurring phenomena. Lying on the fault line of the Cocos and Caribbean plates, Guatemala also has frequent volcanic activity.
• The country has a typically equatorial climate, with temperatures staying relatively hot throughout the year. Guatemala also has a rainy season lasting from May to October, and can be threatened by hurricanes.
• Tropical beaches also draw tourists to Guatemala, as it borders both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Resort towns such as Puerto San José can be reached easily from Guatemala City.

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