Curator’s statement
I've been visiting Guatemala since I was a toddler with my mom. My mom, a Guatemalan native with Mayan roots, introduced me to the world of travel, the beauty of our culture and what Guatemala offers at a young age. As an adult, I've seen the landscape develop and blossom and have visited some truly breathtaking sites. Everything from volcano views to old colonial architecture — Guatemala has it all. Now, I am making it a tradition to take my little one there for family vacations and it's all coming full circle!
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Things to do in Guatemala

Adventure: Hike a volcano, take a yoga class overlooking Lake Atitlan. Visit the Mayan ruins in Tikal.
Site-seeing: Visit the giant Hobbit hand, Arco de Santa Catalina.
Shop: Stroll around Antigua, Shop for Mayan pottery, Visit Chichicastenango Market. It is the largest and most historic open-air market.
Culture: Visit a weaving workshop, take a cooking class. Pop in for a Chocolate making tour.
Day Trips:
Visit Hobbitenango: A quirky escape from the city. You will find hobbit houses, the giant hobbit hand and the largest tree swing in Central America.
Tikal Guided Tour: Tour the ancient Mayan ruins and immerse yourself in Mayan culture.
Places to eat & drink in Guatemala

Antigua:
Fridas - Great cocktails and Mexican food.
Casa Santa Domingo - Upscale with a romantic vibe.
Casa Escobar - Great for dinner.
San Martin - Delicious breakfast.
Porta - For brunch and/or lunch.
Atitlan:
Sababa Cafe - Great for coffee with a view.
Casa Palopo - Cocktail with gorgeous volcano views.
Kinnik - Steak house on the lake.
Las Espadas - Great lunch spot with a playground.

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This guide is a part of our ongoing series on travel to Guatemala. For more travel tips, check out Fora Advisor Leslie Overton's itinerary, Cultural Immersion Guatemala: 7-Day Itinerary.