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The 10 best beaches in Guatemala Aug 15, 2024 • 10 min read
On the coast of Guatemala, you'll find everything from laid-back Caribbean sands to Pacific surfer hubs. Here's our guide to the best beaches in Guatemala.
Guatemala Travel Stories
destination practicalitiesVisiting Guatemala? Read these tips before you set offAug 14, 2024 • 7 min read
If you’re visiting Guatemala, you’ll want to read our roundup of tips on vaccines, what to pack, how to dress and more before you set off.
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public transportThe 6 most incredible road trips in GuatemalaOct 27, 2023 • 7 min read
Explore the wild and beautiful landscape of Guatemala in places a bus can't get to. These are our favorite 6 road trips in this Central American gem.
tips and adviceEverything you need to know about visiting Guatemala with kidsOct 18, 2023 • 7 min read
Guatemala welcomes teeny travelers with open arms and warm smiles, but there are some challenges when visiting with kids. Here's how to handle them.
hikingThe top things to do in Guatemala, from cultural experiences to volcano treksOct 10, 2023 • 7 min read
Guatemala is a dream destination for adventurers and a great place for cultural immersion. Here are the top things to do.
tips and adviceDo I need a visa to travel to Guatemala?Oct 8, 2023 • 4 min read
Guatemala is becoming ever more popular with travelers and with good reason. Here's everything you need to know about visas before you go.
budget travelYour ultimate guide to visiting Guatemala on a budgetOct 5, 2023 • 6 min read
Guatemala may be an inexpensive country to visit but that doesn't mean there aren't lots of ways to stretch your budget further. Here's how to do it!
tips and adviceWhat to eat and drink in GuatemalaOct 11, 2022 • 7 min read
Sharing a rich Mayan culture with southern Mexico, Guatemala borrows many culinary influences from its neighbor to the north.
national parksFabulous national parks in Guatemala for ruins, jungle treks, volcanoes and moreMay 6, 2022 • 8 min read
At the alluring national parks of Guatemala, adventurers can explore ancient ruins, summit active volcanoes, spot glorious quetzal birds and more.
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hikingThe 8 best hikes in Guatemala, from volcano trails to jungle jauntsApr 24, 2022 • 10 min read
With its dramatic volcanic topography, Guatemala is a hiker's dream come true. From smoking volcanoes to emerald jungles, here are Guatemala's best hikes.
Ask LP: What countries can I travel to if I’ve had the COVID-19 vaccine?Apr 27, 2021 • 6 min read
In a number of countries, proving that you have received the vaccine will allow travelers to skip a quarantine period.
wildlife and natureGuatemala for first-timersOct 18, 2019 • 5 min read
Guatemala’s a very accessible, welcoming country and with a bit of planning and the right smarts, you’re in for an enchanting ride. Here’s Lonely Planet’s…
wildlife and natureExploring El Mirador, Guatemala's mysterious Mayan ruinNov 19, 2018 • 5 min read
Visiting the lost city of Guatemala's El Mirador takes time, planning and money, but the payoff for those who make the trek is sublime – a chance to see…
budget travelOn the trail to Tikal: a Guatemalan jungle adventureDec 1, 2014 • 7 min read
A new three-day trekking route is giving local communities the chance to guide travellers deep into the Guatemalan jungle through the Maya Biosphere…
beachesWhere to stay on Lake AtitlánNov 25, 2014 • 6 min read
If you’re heading to Guatemala, it's probably a given that you’ll be going to Lago de Atitlán. The lake’s captivated pretty much everybody who has set…
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