See what the experts are saying about Guatemala. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Guatemala's charms are as varied as the riotous colors woven into its famed fabrics. From the Maya ruins of Tikal and the colonial splendor of Antigua -- both exquisitely preserved through the centuries -- to the breathtaking natural beauty o... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Enjoying the Holy Week Festivities in Antigua: Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is celebrated with both fervor and style in Antigua. In fact, the Holy Week celebrations are arguably the most beautiful and elaborate in all of the Americas, and riva... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Tamarindos (Zona 10, Guatemala City; tel. 502/2360-2815): The chef at this trendy Zona Viva restaurant is wowing Guatemala City with her eclectic fusion cooking. It's easy to overdo or miscalculate when combining ingredients and techniques fr... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Best Luxury Hotels Real InterContinental (Zona 10, Guatemala City; tel. 502/2379-4446; www.interconti.com): There's a host of high-end business class hotels in Guatemala City, but this one tops them all in terms of rooms, amenities, faciliti... Continue reading »
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The best ancient sites
Tikal (El Peten): In my opinion, Tikal is the most impressive of all the ancient Maya ceremonial cities. Not only is the site massive and meticulously excavated and restored, it's set in the midst of a lush and lively tropical jungle. The pea... Continue reading »
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The best natural attractions
Lake Atitlan (Western Highlands): Whether or not you agree with Aldous Huxley that Atitlan is the "most beautiful lake in the world," you would be hard pressed to not be at least slightly impressed. Formed thousands of years ago in the crater... Continue reading »
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The best nightlife
La Bodeguita del Centro (Guatemala City; tel. 502/2221-4904): This bohemian downtown bar has almost nightly programming that includes poetry readings, improvised theater pieces, and concerts of folk, jazz, and even hard-core punk. Trovajazz... Continue reading »
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The best shopping
Ron Zacapa Centenario: While I spend a lot of time waxing poetic over the beauty and quality of Guatemala's arts and crafts, it's worth emphasizing how special this 23-year-old dark rum is. Whether you think you like rum or not, any aficionad... Continue reading »
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The best churches
Catedral Metropolitana (Guatemala City): It took a long time to build this church, some 86 years, but the elegant main cathedral of Guatemala City has stood the test of time and weathered the effects of some major earthquakes. Today, the most... Continue reading »
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The best outdoor adventures
Mountain Biking the Rural Back Roads: The back roads and dirt paths of rural Guatemala are perfect for fat tire explorations. Whether you choose to take a ridge ride between small villages or a more technically challenging ascent or descent o... Continue reading »
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The best websites
http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/ca/guatemala: Hosted by the University of Texas Latin American Studies Department, this site houses a vast collection of information about Guatemala. www.visitguatemala.com: This is the official site of the Guatema... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Guatemala is a land of many colors and cultures. Its many ruins attest to the architectural prowess of both the Maya and the Spanish conquistadors. A trip to Guatemala can focus on the art and culture, natural beauty, ancient archaeology, or... Continue reading »
Guatemala Travel Experiences
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Guatemala I: Livingston to Flores
Click ¨View more photos¨ under any of the thumbnails on this page to see all of my pictures from this post. There are lots more t... Continue reading »
