About Guatemala City Tours
Guatemala is a country in Central America that is renowned for its distinctive culture, diverse history and the plethora of natural beauty that offers some of the most enigmatic sites that attracts travellers from across the world. The evidence of human settlers in the area dates back to 18,000 BC. During the course of its history, the city witnessed a volatile past including nearly a millennium of Mayan civilization, centuries of Spanish rule followed by decades of guerrilla warfare that gave the region a rich and distinct culture.
Today, the country is slowly heading towards development and economic growth and boasts Mayan cities, historical sites, beautiful lakes, pristine beaches, plethora of biodiversity hotspots, a wide variety of flora and fauna, a diverse culture boasting numerous ethnic groups with their own traditions, languages and customs, excellent art, music, literature and a delicious cuisine. The best way to get a true understanding and feel of the beautiful region is to indulge in some of the best Guatemala tours and activities, which include attractions like splendid Mayan ceremonial city ruins, the ruins of Takalik Abaj, 18th-century Convento de Las Capuchinas, Semuc Champey's stepped waterfalls and El Petén's nature parks and reserves.
Get a taste of the delicious local cuisine and feast on delicacies like boiled meat dishes in chili-tinged recado sauces along with a creamy atol drink, whipped up with milk, cream of corn, sugar and cinnamon. Guatemala hides numerous treasures including caves, cliffs, lakes, ancient temples, numerous sights and attractions that make it one of the top travel destinations in the world.