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• Tikal Tikal, Guatemala, reveals Maya temples, plazas and rainforest wildlife within a UNESCO-listed national park near the Petén city of Flores in northern Guatemala.
• Lake Atitlán Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, pairs volcanic scenery with Maya culture, craft markets, hiking trails and boat journeys across a luminous highland lake.
• Antigua Guatemala Antigua Guatemala invites visitors to explore Spanish colonial architecture, volcano views, colourful markets, Maya culture and distinctive Guatemalan cuisine.
• Guatemala City Discover Guatemala City: A vibrant blend of history, culture, and modernity in the heart of Central America, offering rich heritage, stunning natural beauty, and warm hospitality.
• Rio Dulce Rio Dulce, Guatemala, combines river wildlife, Garífuna culture and Castillo San Felipe on Lake Izabal, with mangrove kayaking and scenic boat trips.
• Panajachel Panajachel, Guatemala, pairs Lake Atitlán views with Kaqchikel culture, lakeside markets, volcano landscapes and rewarding day trips around the highlands.

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Every region of Guatemala, with guides to the cities, landmarks and local highlights inside each one.

• Peten Explore Petén’s Maya ruins, tropical reserves, forest wildlife and lake communities from historic Flores in northern Guatemala.
• Motagua Valley Explore Guatemala’s Motagua Valley for Maya monuments, dry mountain scenery, colonial towns, local food and routes towards the Caribbean lowlands.
• Central Highlands Explore Guatemala’s Central Highlands through Antigua’s colonial streets, Maya markets, volcanic landscapes, Lake Atitlán and highland coffee country.
• Pacific Lowlands Explore Guatemala’s Pacific Lowlands for black-sand beaches, mangroves, Maya archaeology, wildlife and fertile coastal landscapes.
• Northern Lowlands Explore Northern Lowlands Guatemala from Flores, with Maya cities, tropical forest, lake landscapes and wildlife across the Petén region.
• Ixil Triangle Explore Guatemala's Ixil Triangle for Maya culture, mountain villages, forested trails, weaving traditions and powerful living history.

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• Tikal National Park Tikal National Park, Guatemala, brings Maya temples, rainforest wildlife, ancient plazas and sunrise exploration near Flores in the Petén region.
• Semuc Champey Semuc Champey, Guatemala, pairs turquoise limestone pools, jungle trails and the Cahabón River with Q’eqchi’ culture near Lanquín in Alta Verapaz.
• Pacaya Volcano Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala offers guided volcanic walks, lava landscapes, highland views and a close encounter with one of Central America’s active peaks.
• Chichicastenango Market Chichicastenango Market in Guatemala brings K’iche’ Maya crafts, colour and tradition together around Santo Tomás church, with rituals and local culture.
• Quetzaltenango (Xela) Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala, pairs K’iche’ Maya culture, historic architecture, volcano views, Spanish schools and highland markets with lively local life.
• Huehuetenango Huehuetenango, Guatemala, combines Maya heritage at Zaculeu with Cuchumatán mountain scenery, highland lakes, markets and traditional villages.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.7 (32,044 reviews)

  Zoológico La Aurora

  Central America's largest zoo preserves wildlife while inspiring conservation through immersive animal encounters and research.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.7 (23,377 reviews)

  IRTRA Mundo Petapa

  Guatemala's ultimate amusement destination where thrilling rides and water attractions create unforgettable family memories.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.8 (16,177 reviews)

  Xetulul Guatemala

  Guatemala's premier Mayan-themed park fuses pulse-racing coasters, epic water slides, and authentic indigenous replicas into one unforgettable adventure in Retalhuleu's green embrace.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.4 (18,480 reviews)

  Plaza de la Constitución

  Guatemala City's colonial core square where markets pulse, history looms in stone facades, and daily life unfolds amid grand palaces and cathedrals in Zone 1's urban heart.

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