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Hike active volcanoes at sunrise, walk ancient Mayan cities, kayak Lake Atitlán and discover highland markets — directly with guides who know this land.
Things to Do in Guatemala
Volcano Hiking
Summit Acatenango (3,976m) at sunrise and watch Volcán de Fuego erupt — one of the most spectacular hikes on Earth
Mayan Ruins & Archaeology
Explore Tikal, Yaxhá and lesser-known Petén sites deep in the jungle with expert archaeologist guides
Lake Atitlán & Villages
Kayak across the most beautiful lake in Central America and discover the Tzʼutujil and Kaqchikel Maya villages on its shores
Cave & Jungle Adventures
Swim through the turquoise pools of Semuc Champey, explore Lanquín caves, and trek the cloud forests of Las Verapaces
Coffee & Highland Markets
Tour organic coffee farms in Huehuetenango and explore the legendary Chichicastenango indigenous market — the largest in Central America
Antigua Colonial Tours
Wander Antigua's UNESCO-listed cobblestone streets, baroque churches and artisan workshops with a local historian
Regions to Explore
Guatemala packs 22 departments of wildly different landscapes into one country.
Antigua & Sacatepéquez
CultureUNESCO colonial city surrounded by three volcanoes. Best base for acclimatization and culture.
Lake Atitlán / Sololá
NatureCaldera lake at 1,562m surrounded by 12 Maya villages. Sailing, kayaking, yoga retreats.
Petén & Tikal
ArchaeologyVast jungle lowlands with the greatest Mayan city ever built. Jaguar sightings at dawn.
Las Verapaces
AdventureCloud forest rivers, Semuc Champey natural pools, quetzal bird watching, cave systems.
Quetzaltenango (Xela)
HikingGuatemala's second city — volcanic hikes, hot springs, and the most authentic highland culture.
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Sign Up FreeAbout Traveling in Guatemala
Guatemala is one of the most diverse travel destinations in the Americas. Within a country the size of Tennessee, you will find 33 volcanoes (four of them active), over 20 distinct Mayan language groups, the colonial baroque splendor of Antigua, the jade-colored caldera of Lake Atitlán, the towering jungle temples of Tikal, and the turquoise river pools of Semuc Champey.
INGUAT (Guatemala's national tourism institute) has documented dozens of official tourist routes across the country's 22 departments — from speleotourism in the cave systems of Alta Verapaz, to pilgrimage routes through Esquipulas, to archaeological expeditions in the Petén lowlands. Akatrek brings these official routes to life with local guides who have walked them for years.
Trips typically start from $20 USD. Guatemala is one of the most affordable destinations in Central America, and the local guide economy ensures your money goes directly to the communities you visit. Many guides accept Bitcoin via Lightning Network for instant, fee-free payments.