Welcome to Guatemala

From the coast to the highest point in Central America, at 4,211 m (13,815 ft), Guatemala has an incredible geographic and cultural diversity. From surfing the Pacific to cruising the Carribean to a string of volcanoes, inland lakes, and rainforests, Guatemala has a world´s worth of fascinating places.

The center of the ancient Mayan Empire, Guatemala still retains its culture. With a population of 13.3 million people, 40% are Mayan Indegenous, and speak an ancient mayan language. Many wear traditional clothing and practice Mayan culture. Later, as a center of Spanish Colonial power, Guatemala was adorned with incredible colonial architecture. Thousands of impresive churches, monostaries, and government buildings were constructed, as early as 1519.