Dotted with 33 volcanoes, fascinating ancient ruins as well as both the highest mountain and deepest lake in Central America, Guatemala is a compact hidden gem.
One of the best places to learn of the Maya people that once ruled over Mesoamerica, Guatemala proudly clings to its ancient roots. Only about 2% of the country has been urbanised, with the rest remaining as naturally stunning now as it was in the days before Europeans landed in the Americas. The birthplace of chocolate with a delicious mixture of Mayan and Spanish cuisine, Guatemala (“land of trees” in Maya-Toltec language) is Central America’s land of timeless adventure.