A Country Where Maya Culture Never Stopped Being Lived
Guatemala Adventure Tours
Unlike many places where ancient civilizations feel like distant history, Guatemala is home to over twenty living Maya languages and communities who still weave, farm, and worship in traditions that stretch back thousands of years. We put that continuity at your disposal. Climb the jungle-covered temples of Tikal as howler monkeys call overhead, wander the cobblestone streets and volcano views of colonial Antigua, and take a boat across Lake Atitlán to villages ringed by three volcanoes. Browse the vast textile market in Chichicastenango, learn how coffee is grown and roasted in the western highlands, and, if you're curious, trace Guatemala's smaller but notable Jewish community in Guatemala City. Wherever your interest in Guatemala leads, we shape the trip around it.
Tikal
Journey into the jungle of Petén to Tikal, one of the largest and most important ancient Maya cities. Climb Temple IV at sunrise for a view over the canopy, with howler monkeys and toucans announcing the start of the day.
Chichicastenango
Visit Chichicastenango on a market day, when the town square fills with one of Latin America's largest and most vibrant indigenous markets. Browse handwoven textiles and masks, and see the syncretic religious rituals still performed at Santo Tomás church.
Lake Atitlán
Cross Lake Atitlán by boat to visit villages built around three surrounding volcanoes, each with its own character and Maya traditions. Visit a women's weaving cooperative, and stop in San Juan La Laguna to see natural dyes made from local plants.
Antigua
Start in Antigua, a UNESCO-listed colonial city framed by three volcanoes, with cobblestone streets and pastel facades. Climb Cerro de la Cruz for a view over the city, wander the ruins of its earthquake-damaged churches, and spend an evening in a rooftop café.
