Guatemala Travel Guide

One of the thing which draws tourist to Guatemala again and again is its rich and distinctive culture of the locals.
The diverse history and marvelous natural beauty of the land can delight any one who is traveling there. Guatemala travel is on the list of much tourist buff and if you are one of them, there is no reason why you cannot accomplish this. Guatemala is a bustling country consisting of all types of growth and development. So, in terms of infrastructure it is well equipped, which will surely make your travel experience a comfortable one.

The Mayan Ruins at Tikal located in the northern province of Peten. If you are a history buff, this is an amazing attraction and even if you are not, it is a mesmerizing place. A walk through the portico of the ancient temples through the rainforest is a fascinating experience. These temples are surrounded by huge forests, where you can also find different species of flora and fauna. Pacaya Volcano is another attraction for tourists to see in the country. You can even climb the volcano, but you will need a guide here. There is a spa loated nearby, where you can relax after the climb.

For a true Guatemalan travel experience, you must sue the legendary chickenbus. These are colorful buses, which you can use for traveling short distance. Though they are a bit slow, you will enjoy the experience of riding on these colorful buses. However, if you have to travel long distance, it is better to avoid chickenbuses in Guatemala.

There are all types of attractions in Guatemala. So whatever your preference is you are sure to have a great time visiting all these places. Some of the must see attritions in Guatemala are -

Museo Ixchel Pacaya Volcano Lago de Atitlan Popol Vuh Museum

Mayan ruin at Tikal Museum of Archeology The Cathedral of La Antigua

Famous Cities to Visit in Guatemala

City Name	Population (2002)	City Name	Population (2002)
Ciudad de Guatemala	942348	San Juan Sacatepéquez	81584
Mixco	384428	Villa Canales	77638
Villa Nueva	301947	Chinautla	77071
Quetzaltenango	120496	Chimaltenango	62917
Petapa	94228	Amatitlán	60924
Escuintla	86678

Tourist Attractions of Guatemala

National Palace	Guatemala City Guatemala Temple
Museo Popol Vuh	Museo Miraflores
Torre Del Reformador	Obelisco
Museo Nacional De Arqueología Y Etnología	La Aurora Zoo
Chixoy Hydroelectric Dam	Las Vacas Hydroelectric Dam

National Parks

El Rosario National Park	Riscos de Momostenango
Laguna Lachuá	Río Dulce
Las Victorias National Park	San José la Colonia
aciones Unidas National Park	Sipacate-Naranjo National Park
Tikal National Park