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San Juan La Laguna

San Juan La Laguna

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Santiago

Santiago

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Totonicapán

Totonicapán

Perched at 2,500 m elevation, Totonicapán is a vibrant center of K'iche' culture: twice-weekly markets, traditional weaving workshops and forests managed by indigenous communities.

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Todos Santos

Todos Santos Cuchumatán

A Mam Maya village perched at 2,480 meters in the Cuchumatanes, Todos Santos is renowned for its inhabitants who wear traditional dress daily, its vibrant Saturday market, and its spectacular November 1st horse race—one of Guatemala's most singular events.

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Tecpán

Tecpán

At the gateway to Lake Atitlán, Tecpán preserves the legacy of Iximche, Guatemala's first Kaqchikel Maya capital. Sites, cuisine, and essential advice for a memorable visit.

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Sololá

Sololá

Perched at 2,113 meters above Lake Atitlán, Sololá blends an authentic Maya market, a baroque cathedral, and breathtaking panoramas of Guatemala's volcanic landscape.

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Santa Cruz la Laguna

Santa Cruz La Laguna

A Kaq'chikel Maya village perched on the northern shore of Lake Atitlán: wooden walkways, trails leading to Jaibalito and Tzununá, sweeping views of three volcanoes.

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San Francisco El Alto

San Francisco El Alto

Perched at 2,630 m in Guatemala's highlands, San Francisco El Alto welcomes every Friday one of the most authentic Maya markets in the country.

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San Andrés Xecul

San Andrés Xecul

Just 12 km from Quetzaltenango, San Andrés Xecul showcases a striking fluorescent yellow church that has become an icon of Maya-Catholic syncretism. Your complete travel guide.

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San Agustín Lanquín

In the heart of Alta Verapaz, San Agustín Lanquín is your gateway to the turquoise pools of Semuc Champey, limestone caves, and tubing adventures on the Cahabón River.

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Panajachel

Panajachel

Gateway to Lake Atitlán, Panajachel blends Mayan craftsmanship, vibrant alleyways and direct access to Tz'utujil and Kaqchikel villages.

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Nebaj

Nebaj

Nestled in Quiché, Nebaj is the spiritual capital of the Ixil Triangle. Maya sacred sites, red huipiles, and high-altitude trekking await you.

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Livingston

Livingston

On Guatemala's Caribbean coast, Livingston cultivates a unique Garifuna identity between Rio Dulce, turquoise beaches and punta rhythms. Accessible only by boat.

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Lac Atitlán

Lake Atitlán

Nestled at 1,560 m between three volcanoes, Lake Atitlán brings together Maya villages, volcanic hikes and Tz'utujil cooperatives. Our complete guide.

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Parc national Laguna del Tigre

Laguna del Tigre National Park

In the heart of Petén, Laguna del Tigre National Park combines dense jungle, rare wildlife and the Maya site of Waka El Perú. An adventure off the beaten path.

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Guatemala City

Between the Maya ruins of Kaminaljuyú, the colonial Historic Center and the vibrant Zona Viva, Guatemala City offers a rich gateway to discovering Guatemala.

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Flores

Flores

A small paved island in the heart of Lake Petén Itzá, Flores is the perfect base for exploring Tikal, Yaxhá and the Mayan cities of northern Guatemala.

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El Remate

El Remate

On the shores of Lake Petén Itzá, El Remate offers a peaceful nature stopover before Tikal. Lake, jungle, sunrise over Maya temples: everything is within reach.

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