Things to Do in Guatemala

There are 68 attractions in Guatemala. Tikal, ancient maya city with towering temple pyramids, is the most popular.

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All Archaeological Sites 35 Volcanoes 19 Lakes 11 Parks & Reserves 3 Monuments & Memorials 2 Mountains & Peaks 2 Museums 2 Islands 1 Waterfalls 1 Religious Sites 1
Tikal
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Tikal
Ancient Maya city with towering temple pyramids
Archaeological Site
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Antigua Guatemala
Colonial-era city with well-preserved Baroque architecture
Historical Site
Lake Atitlán
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Lake Atitlán
Scenic volcanic lake surrounded by Maya villages
Lake
Semuc Champey
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Semuc Champey
Limestone stepped pools forming turquoise river bridges in rainforest
National Park
Pacaya
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Pacaya
Active volcano near Guatemala City, frequent eruptions
Volcano
Yaxha
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Yaxha
Preclassic and Classic Maya archaeological site near lake
Archaeological Site
El Mirador
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El Mirador
Massive preclassic Maya city with giant pyramids
Archaeological Site
Iximche
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Iximche
Postclassic Maya ceremonial capital with ruins and plazas
Archaeological Site
Volcán de Fuego
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Volcán de Fuego
Highly active stratovolcano frequently producing explosive eruptions
Volcano
Quiriguá
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Quiriguá
Maya site noted for massive carved stelae and monuments
Archaeological Site
Volcán Tajumulco
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Volcán Tajumulco
Guatemala's highest volcano, forested summit and trails
Volcano
Santa María (volcano)
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Santa María (volcano)
Stratovolcano with significant historical explosive eruptions
Volcano
Lake Izabal
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Lake Izabal
Guatemala's largest lake, Caribbean watershed outlet
Lake
Takalik Abaj
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Takalik Abaj
Archaeological site merging Olmec and Maya monumental sculptures
Archaeological Site
Acatenango
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Acatenango
Stratovolcano near Antigua, popular for trekking and eruptions
Volcano
Lake Petén Itzá
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Lake Petén Itzá
Large Maya-region lake with island archaeological sites
Lake
Volcán de Agua
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Volcán de Agua
Extinct stratovolcano overlooking Antigua Guatemala
Volcano
Uaxactun
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Uaxactun
Ancient Maya ceremonial site with early stelae
Archaeological Site
Volcán Atitlán
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Volcán Atitlán
Striking volcano rising above Lake Atitlán
Volcano
Piedras Negras (Maya site)
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Piedras Negras (Maya site)
Ancient Maya city noted for monumental stelae
Archaeological Site
Dos Pilas
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Dos Pilas
Remote Classic Maya city with monumental pyramids
Archaeological Site
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Kʼicheʼ kingdom of Qʼumarkaj
Ancient K'iche' Maya capital and archaeological ruins
Archaeological Site
Lake Amatitlán
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Lake Amatitlán
Volcanic lake near Guatemala City with pollution issues
Lake
Tolimán (volcano)
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Tolimán (volcano)
Stratovolcano overlooking Lake Atitlán near Panajachel
Volcano
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