Guatemala

Nature

Santa María

A 3,772 m volcano rising near Quetzaltenango, notable for its smooth, conical shape. It's still active, making the scenery encountered on a trek all the more special.

Nature

Volcán de Agua

An extinct volcano near Antigua Guatemala, rising to 3,760 m. On clear days it's a landmark clearly visible from anywhere in the city.

Heritage & monuments

Kaminaljuyu

This ancient Maya archaeological site in Guatemala City has been inhabited since around 1500 BC. It offers few dramatic sights, but is valued as a place to get a sense of Maya history.

Nature

Almolonga

Almolonga is a stratovolcano near Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, nicknamed 'Cerro Quemado' for its peak shape. Part of the Sierra Madre range, it offers volcanic scenery close to Guatemala's second-largest city.

Temples & religious sites

Cathedral of Guatemala City

Standing in Parque Central at the heart of Guatemala City, this cathedral impresses with a grand facade blending Baroque and Classical styles. It has weathered numerous earthquakes, restored again and again to preserve its present form.

Nature

Volcán Siete Orejas

Volcán Siete Orejas is a stratovolcano rising in the Quetzaltenango region of Guatemala. Part of the Sierra Madre range, it offers a view of majestic mountain scenery.

Temples & religious sites

Holy Spirit Cathedral

A historic Catholic cathedral in Quetzaltenango, built shortly after Spanish conquerors took the region. The city itself was dedicated to the Holy Spirit, underscoring the cathedral's symbolic importance.

Temples & religious sites

Antigua Guatemala Cathedral

Antigua Guatemala Cathedral began construction in 1545 using stone brought from the Almolonga Valley. It stands partly on the site of the original cathedral, which was destroyed in the 1773 earthquake, carrying traces of that history.