Guatemala is blessed with a treasure trove of antiquities. Spectacular Mayan monuments evoke an air of mystery, while the pine-forested hills of the Highlands are home to Mayan communities that still wear their traditional weavings. Astonishing sights such as volcanic peaks, tropical forests and ancient lakes dot the landscape. Orchids spring out of the soil, exotic creatures roam the land and exotic birds soar in Guatemala's vast skies.