Destination guide

Guatemala trip planner

Mayan ruins, colonial cities, and volcanic lakes in the heart of Central America.

Guatemala is Central America's most varied country. Tikal's Mayan pyramids rise from the jungle, Antigua's cobblestones sit under three volcanoes, and Lake Atitlán is ringed by indigenous villages and weaving cooperatives.

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Best time to visit

Nov–Apr

Currency

Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)

Language

Spanish

Top experiences in Guatemala

Antigua

Colonial architecture, volcano hikes, and coffee farm tours.

Lake Atitlán

Three volcanoes, Mayan villages, and a calm highland lake.

Tikal

Ancient Mayan temples towering above the Petén jungle.

Semuc Champey

Limestone pools and a natural bridge in the jungle.

Average temperatures in Guatemala

Antigua — spring-like year-round.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	23° / 73°F	25° / 77°F	27° / 81°F	27° / 81°F	26° / 79°F	25° / 77°F	24° / 75°F	24° / 75°F	24° / 75°F	23° / 73°F	23° / 73°F	22° / 72°F
Low	12° / 54°F	13° / 55°F	14° / 57°F	15° / 59°F	15° / 59°F	15° / 59°F	15° / 59°F	15° / 59°F	15° / 59°F	14° / 57°F	13° / 55°F	12° / 54°F

Temperatures shown in °C (with °F). Averages based on long-term climate normals for the country's main hub.

Sample itinerary

Days 1–3: Antigua — old town, Pacaya volcano hike, coffee tour.
Days 4–6: Lake Atitlán — Panajachel, San Juan, and Santiago village visits.
Days 7–8: Tikal — sunrise temple tour and jungle wildlife.
Day 9: Return via Flores; optional stop at Semuc Champey.

Foods to try

PepiánKak'ikTamales coloradosRellenitosPlátanos fritosAtol blancoGuatemalan coffee

Travel tips

Shuttle buses (minivans) are the easiest way between tourist towns.
Hiking Pacaya volcano is accessible; Acatenango is tougher but rewarding.
Lake Atitlán has distinct villages — pick one that matches your pace.
Drink bottled water and be cautious with street food in remote areas.

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