Introducing Guatemala
Guatemala is a magical place. If you’re into the Maya, the mountains, the markets or a million other things, you’re bound to be captivated. People come and they stay. Or they leave and return. There’s almost too much going on here, and even the shortest trip takes you completely different places, with new challenges and surprises. Don’t be surprised if you hear yourself saying ‘we’ll have to come back and do that, next time.’ Guatemala’s got its problems, but it isn’t the scary place your mother fears it is. Travel here, once dangerous and uncomfortable, is now characterized by ease – you can do pretty much whatever you want, and will only be limited by your imagination.
Last updated: Nov 6, 2008
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Antigua cityscape from Cerro de la Cruz.
- Diego Lezama
- Lonely Planet photographer

















