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 BEST TIME TO VISIT

November to April

 VISA REQUIREMENTS

Not Required For Tourists with Irish or UK Passports for stays of up to 90 days. All other passport holders much check with the embassy.

 HEALTH ADVICE

www.cdc.gov/travel

 TIME DIFFERENCE

-6 Hours GMT

 POPULATION

13 Million

 LANGUAGE

Spanish

 CAPITAL CITY

Guatemala City

 CURRENCY

Quetzal (GTQ)

 VACCINATIONS

www.tmb.ie
(Tropical Medical Bureau)

 NOT TO BE MISSED

 

Guatemala Holidays

Guatemala is steeped in Maya heritage and breathtaking natural scenery.  With many archaeological sites, waterfalls, volcanoes, the beautiful Lake Atitlan and the famous market of Chichicastenango combined with lovely cities and rainforest, there is so much to explore and discover in Guatemala.

Guatemala City
Guatemala is a busy city and a good base to visit some of the nearby Volcanoes and the city itself has a few museums and churches which can be visited.
 
Antigua
One of Guatemala’s most popular destinations, Antigua is a lovely town nestled between three volcanoes and features cobblestone streets, beautiful colonial architecture and churches.  Considered the cultural centre of Guatemala there is also a lot of day trips available from Antigua.
 
Flores/Tikal
Flores is a beautiful small island village on Lake Petén Itzá in the Peten region.  As well as being a base to visit the Peten region it is the main base to visit the amazing Maya site Tikal, which is surround by jungle. 
 
Lake Atitlan
Lake Atitlan is often referred to as the most beautiful lake in the world and its beauty does not disappoint.  One of the most visited sites in Guatemala the lake is home to lots of Maya villages where you can visit the local people and view the crafts they make.  A great base to visit the famous Chichicastenango Market, a beautiful colourful market, selling flowers, handicrafts, fruits and native foods.
 
 
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