| Guatemala is famous for its numerous eco-regions | | | | 5.) Antigua |
| and is a favorite destination of tourists. Found in | | | | Perhaps due to the numerous earthquakes and natural |
| Central America, this country is home to thousands of | | | | calamities that this city has withstood, these natural |
| plant species, numerous bodies of water and a very | | | | events only ended up adding to the quaintness and |
| interesting mix of fauna that is uniquely Guatemalan. | | | | beauty of Antigua. Don't miss out its beautiful ruins, old |
| Whether you're visiting it for the first time or you're just | | | | churches, cobble-stoned streets, horse-drawn |
| coming back because you can't get enough, don't miss | | | | carriages, and a whole list of beautiful architectural |
| out on a few of its most fascinating sites to visit as | | | | structures. Pictures taken here are postcard perfect. |
| well as activities you will surely enjoy more only in | | | | 6.) Mayan regions |
| Guatemala. | | | | Seeing the imposing pyramids, you will not help but |
| 1.) Water sports | | | | stare in amazement at the perfect structure of these |
| Being surrounded by bodies of water, you naturally | | | | triangular temples. There are also ruins that show off |
| wouldn't want to miss out on your favorite water | | | | their once great architecture. This is a great way to |
| sports when in Guatemala. You can go rapid shooting | | | | know of the history and culture of the country. |
| in the swift flowing waters of the river El Chiquibil or La | | | | 7.) Shopping |
| Pasion. Of course, you have your usual scuba diving | | | | Guatemalan ingenuity in arts and crafts is evident in |
| and snorkeling. | | | | their colorful cloths. Each craft is carefully woven by |
| 2.) Boat rides | | | | hand. There are also silver crafts and the famous |
| The best way to experience all of Guatemala's | | | | ponchos that you can take home as souvenirs. |
| lagoons, mangroves and the beauty of its waters is to | | | | 8.) Museums |
| take a boat ride down Rio Dulce. Here, you might be | | | | The best part about museums here in Guatemala is |
| lucky enough to see the manatees as this is their | | | | that they have a showcase of some of the world's |
| home. People say these manatees look like mermaids | | | | greatest and oldest archeological finds in the region. |
| from afar. | | | | They also have on display Guatemalan art pieces that |
| 3.) Semana Santa Processions | | | | depict the country's culture and history. These |
| To truly get the feel of how much religion is important | | | | museums are a must-visit for any visitor. |
| in the lives of the people of Guatemala, you should visit | | | | 9.) Lake Atitlan |
| Guatemala in time for the culmination of the Holy | | | | People who have sailed its waters all agree that this is |
| Week. There will be a procession of religious icons, | | | | one of most amazing and breathtaking lakes they |
| and people dressed in purple frocks walk the streets | | | | have ever sailed on. Here, you will experience the |
| as a testament of their faith. This will surely give you a | | | | serenity of its neighboring Mayan settlements. So, you |
| taste of Guatemalan culture. | | | | will definitely want to include this in your itinerary. |
| 4.) Dead-ly festivities | | | | 10.) Town of Santiago |
| If the rest of the world celebrates spookiness during | | | | One good reason to visit this small Mayan town is the |
| Halloween, Guatemalan's hold festivities for their dead | | | | legend that precedes it. After hearing about the god |
| on the anniversary for the dead, November 1. They | | | | Maximon and how he came to be worshipped by the |
| flock to cemeteries with flowers and candles, donning | | | | villagers, you will definitely want to see where the |
| skeleton costumes, presents and even skulls. As such, | | | | legend started. Also, this is the best place to see and |
| this has also become an event that a visitor must see. | | | | purchase paintings in oil by the locals. |