If you have only one week in Guatemala, it is still possible to get a good taste of the country, including colonial history, natural beauty and Mayan heritage. Here is a six-day schedule that will allow you to take in the highlights. More...

If you have two weeks to spend traveling Guatemala, expand the one-week itinerary above by starting your trip in Tikal. The Mundo Maya Airport is now accepting international flights for some destinations. Plan to spend More...

You can easily fit in all of the sites mentioned above as well as spend some more time either exploring the indigenous villages of the northern highlands which boast some of the most beautiful countryside in Guatemala and yet do not get as much tourist traffic as other regions. Many people choose to study Spanish in Quetzaltenango (also called Xela), which is far less touristy than Antigua and offers a more studious environment. From Xela you can take day trips to small indigenous villages in the surrounding area – including the colourful town of Todos Santos.

Take a bus to the shores of Rio Dulce. Spend a few nights relaxing by the water or take a boat to Livingston and experience Guatemala’s lively Garifuna culture.

Finish off your journey with a trip to Coban. Play in the turquoise pools and cascades of Semuc Champey and visit the Lanquin or Rey Marcos Caves. Coban also has some of the most beautiful flora in Guatemala. If you visit the Quetzal Biotope you may see the Monja Blanca Orquid (White Nun), Guatemala’s national flower and the rare Quetzal, Guatemala’s national bird.