There’s plenty to do in this beautiful land. Aside from climbing up ominous volcanoes, you can also explore the depths of ancient caves or chop a path through the rainforest with your machete. Here you’ll find unparalleled scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities on the second largest reef in the world and swim beside species of fish you’ve probably only seen in documentaries. The highlands and forests are perfect for hiking, horseback riding or mountain biking, and on the coasts you’ll find spectacular fishing.
Locals in Guatemala
Beyond its history, today Guatemala is split between the traditional and the modern, each following their own path in a country sprinkled with a reminisce of the colonial period. Nowhere is the Spanish legacy more evident than in the charming city of Antigua with its cobbled streets, plazas and elegant fountains, volcanoes as a backdrop. Interrelations between the Spanish and the native population produced a mixed population, the Latinos that have embraced their European heritage and are typically city folk.