Top Things To Do in Guatemala

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Sharlene Yaqui

  • Black Travel

  • Couples Travel

  • Arts & Culture

  • Boutique Travel

  • Guatemala

  • Local Culture

  • Local Food

  • Sightseeing

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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

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  • 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

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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.

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