Guatemala is a fascinating mixture of ancient Mayan culture, dramatic landscapes, and a wide variety of indigenous cultures. Full of mountains, jungles and ancient lakes, Guatemala has much to offer visitors. Bordered by Mexico, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, the country sits at the very centre of the ancient Maya empire. Guatemala’s rich history is reflected in the existence of over twenty ethnic groups speaking over twenty languages.
Guatemala, long an active earthquake region, boasts massive volcanoes and impressive geological formations all dotted about virgin jungles. Eco-tourism is a big draw for Guatemala, with its vast variety of fauna and flora, some of them exotic. Spectacular Mayan monuments lend an air of mystery, and the highlands are still filled with Mayan communities that still live a lifestyle their ancestors did, even wearing traditional weavings.
In Guatemala City one can find many top class hotels, many of them internationally-branded, offering a wide choice of amenities and services. The city itself is modern and fairly large, over a million inhabitants, with plenty of dining and shopping available all around. Sundown brings out a thriving nightlife, as the city comes alive with the colours and spirits of its ancient Mayan ancestors.