« Each time I visit I find something that amazes me - whether you come as a casual tourist or hope to stay longer, Guatemala will become a part of you. »

Getting you to the heart of a place

Amazing experiences
Inspirational images, illustrations, city walks and the best of local knowledge.
Plan the perfect trip
Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip.
Find hidden travel gems
Our writers uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special features

Maya ruins
Tikal guide
Guatemala City
Wildlife wonders
Klappentext
Lonely Planet Guatemala is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Visit Tika's monumental restored temples, learn to speak Spanish while admiring picture-postcard vistas in Antigua or hike Lago de Atitlan's lakeshore trails -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Guatemala and begin your journey now!

Zusammenfassung

Lonely Planet's Guatemalais our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Visit Tika's monumental restored temples, admire picture-postcard vistas in Antigua or hike Lago de Atitlan's lake shore trails; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's Guatemala Travel Guide:

Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them

Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests
Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Eating and drinking** - **get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try

Exploring Ancient Ruins plan

Best Mayan Ruins and where to see them

Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travelers, LGBTQIA+ travelers, family travelers and accessible travel

Colour maps and images throughout
Language - essential phrases and language tips

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Covers Guatemala City, Antigua, Lago de Atitlan, Quiche, Baja Verapaz, Alta Verapaz, Copan (Honduras), El Peten, Tikal, El Mirador, Chichicastenango, Quetzaltenango, Nebaj and more

About Lonely Planet:

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