When country-hopping across Latin America, travelers normally have their hearts set on Mexico’s pristine beaches, Colombia’s vibrant city breaks, or Brazil’s extensive Atlantic coast, but this geopolitical entity, which extends from the southernmost part of North America to the South, still has numerous hidden spots yet to be discovered. One of them is Guatemala, a …
Have you ever considered visiting Guatemala? I spent several months traveling in this underrated Central American nation, and these were my favorite destinations. Although Guatemala has been growing in popularity as a tourist destination, it still does not receive as many visitors as neighboring Mexico, which saw over 18 million tourists in 2022. Meanwhile, Guatemala …
From their ancient citadels to perfectly symmetrical, pyramid-shaped temples dedicated to long-forgotten deities, the Mayas are an endless source of fascination for Historians and tourists alike, but where exactly can the best preserved and most impressive examples of these enigmatic man-made wonders be found? In this article, we bring you the top 5 countries to …
Want to chase waterfalls in Jamaica? Relax in the latest luxurious resort in Turks and Caicos? Discover hidden gems in Central America? Whatever your tastes, these sunny vacation destinations are the perfect choice for travelers looking to get a little off the beaten path this winter season. Antigua, Guatemala Why not spend your next winter …
Looking to boost tourism across the wider historical region that is the ‘Mundo Maya‘, Mexico, Belize, El Salvador, and Guatemala have all teamed up to launch new tourism routes that will improve connectivity in the area, besides facilitating cross-border travel for visitors. The Mayan World is a 1,440-mile long archeological circuit that encompasses four countries …
International travelers to Guatemala will soon have to show proof of vaccination to enter the country. This new travel requirement, scheduled to take effect on Monday January 10, 2022, is on top of the testing requirements for entry. From Monday, here are the travel entry requirements for all international arrivals to Guatemala: All travelers aged …
Guatemala has become the latest country to allow vaccinated tourists to enter without PCR testing or quarantines. The list of nations that have updated entry requirements to recognize vaccinated travelers is still quite small, under 10 countries as of late February 2021, but is slowly starting to grow. Guatemala has updated their official government entry …