subject: Where To Have A Great Time In Guatemala [print this page] When visiting Guatemala there are some places you should not forget to visit. Here are just a few of the most exciting and beautiful tourist attractions in Guatemala. All these locations are family friendly, so do take the whole family on board and have hours of fun.
Right next to the Guatemala City you will find the famous Zoologico Nacional La Aurora. This park, which is the largest and the most beautiful zoo park in Guatemala, is packed with plenty of exhibits and makes for a great trip with the kids on a sunny day.
One of the most beautiful sights in the world is the Lake Atitlan. Known to be the deepest lake in the whole Central America, this one is flanked by no less than three volcanoes.
For a history trip take a tour of the Antigua Guatemala, where you can enjoy a perfect collection of genuine colonial buildings, while strolling on the original cobblestone streets.
A more exciting trip you can take is to the Pacaya Vulcano. Here, you can feel the raw nature of our planet in action and actually see the lava exiting from this impressive volcano. Do not forget to take the camera with you for some really outstanding pictures!
The best place to get a feel of Europe in the heart of Central America is Xela. Similar in beauty with the more famous Antigua, Xela offers hours of delight. Take a late night walk through the European style streets or have a great international cuisine experience in one of the many renowned restaurants located here.
Do not miss out on the gorgeous beaches, where you can get a free ticket for each one purchased. Relax on the white sands of Playa Blanca or on the black beaches of Monterrico. Visit the Spanish fort known as Castillo de San Felipe, located right in Izabal next to the water. Monterrico is just two hours away from Guatemala City, while for Izabal you must embark on a four hour car trip.
The Chichicastenango Market offers a great place to shop on Sundays and Thursdays as it is the biggest handicraft market known in the entire world. Do haggle and try to get the best price for a traditional hand-made product so you can go home with a small piece of Central America, without breaking the bank for it.
While in Retalhuleu do not forget to take the kids to the amazing IRTRA parks. You can relax at the IRTRA hostels, have a great dinner at one of the affordable restaurants and make the best of your time sitting by the pools or playing on the tennis courts and bowling alleys.
The Tikal National Park with its history filled Mayan temples that pop out right from the middle of the jungle will make your eight hour trip from Guatemala City really worthwhile. Visit the temples and think about the infamous Mayan calendar that states the end of the world is the year 2012.
Visit Semuc Champey for the most beautiful natural pools you will ever see and the most amazing caves you will ever enter. It makes for a unique and breathtaking experience that you must have at least once in a lifetime; the Semuc Champey is considered to be almost unreal.
Guatemala is more than those destinations, as there are hundreds of places to visit and enjoy. Pack your bags and start exploring the riches and beauty of Guatemala!
