Guatemala
Welcome to Guatemala, the country
of color, contrast and culture! A fairytale land with towering volcanoes,
bright flowers, brilliant textiles, enigmatic ruins and a living Maya
culture. Guatemala is one of the world's most unique travel destinations.
Whether your interest is archeology, Spanish Colonial arquitecture,
native crafts, studying Spanish, or just wandering in a spectacular
landscape with a perfect weather, you will find and abundance of things
to see and do in Guatemala.
Imagine
yourself shopping in a Mayan village, where indigenous men and women
in colorful dress sell their wares. Or imagine walking the cobblestone
streets of a beautiful colonial city, where you can explore the ruins
of cathedrals, convents and monasteries ravaged by earthquakes. Or imagine
yourself standing on top of a magnificent Mayan pyramid that towers
above a rainforest canopy where monkeys bowl and birds sing. And imagine
crossing Atitlan, the world's most beautiful lake, to visit native villages
set against a spectacular backdrop of volcanoes, or rafting down the
whitewater rapids of a jungle river. Here you can do any of these things,
or you can do them all!!
Guatemala is a land of contrasts, so the perfect trip
would include a visit to Guatemala City, the leading center for business
and entertaining in Central America. The financial district is home
to many of the world's largest banks and huge convention facilities
that make Guatemala City an excellent host for new business ventures.
You will find excellent hotels and exclusive nightclubs, exquisite restaurants,
art galleries and designer boutiques. Most of the hotels, restaurants
and nightclubs offer shows with national and international performances.
Theaters present concerts, plays and ballet regularly.
Welcome to Guatemala, the country of
brilliant colors, rich contrasts and fascinating cultures! We know that
you will have a wonderful visit and that you will return soon to see
more of this amazing country.