Guatemala holds the Maya city of Tikal in the northern jungle, the colonial streets of Antigua below three volcanoes, and Lake Atitlan ringed by highland villages. The indigenous Maya presence in daily life and markets is stronger here than in most of the region.
The guides on this page cover Guatemala as a whole. The dry season runs November to April. Highland altitudes keep temperatures moderate year-round, while the Peten lowlands around Tikal are hot and humid. Volcanic activity is ongoing — Fuego erupts regularly, and the popular Acatenango hike depends on current conditions. Intercity travel is by shuttle or bus and slower than distances imply.