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The Top 20 Attractions in Guatemala

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Guatemala. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Guatemala is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Summit of Volcán de Acatenango

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Great two day trip up Acatenango and Fuego. Six hour ascent of Acatenango and then an overnight tent in the crater before tackling Fuego in the morning. A great couple of days.

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Temple IV (Tikal)

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Temple IV can be reached via wooden ladders. A beautiful view of the other temples of the national park of Tikal is offered here. The temple has served as a film set in the past.

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Cathedral of San José (Antigua Guatemala)

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Antigua is a UNESCO WHS and is a town of great beauty. Kathedrale San Jose is part of the reason for its inclusion. Like most of Antigua the cathedral is …

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Acatenango Base Camps

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If you stand on the slope of Fuego and look across to Acatenango, you can see several "campamentos" on its flanks. At night, the eruptions of Fuego are even more spectacular because you can see the glowing red lava fountains.

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Tikal Ruins 🏰

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Arguably one of the area's most impressive pre-columbian sites, early monumental architecture here dates from the 4th century BC. Tikal is probably the best understood of any of the large …

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San Pedro Volcano Trail

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A great hike with an awesome view at the end. Komoot was not accurate for me here - it said 7.7km up and down, however my Garmin Watch said 9.4km …

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Volcán de Fuego

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We had a great two day trip up Acatenango and Fuego. After a six hour ascent of Acatenango and we overnighted in a tent in the crater before tackling Fuego …

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Tikal Mayan Ruins

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The entire area around Tikal has been declared a national park and is now a world heritage site.
An impressive complex that is really worth a visit and offers beautiful photo opportunities.

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Santa Catalina Arch

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The nuns of the monastery used to be able to use this round arch to cross the street unseen

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View of Lake Atitlán from Indian Nose

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The nose has the name, because from the distance of the lake, the topography of the mountains is like a face.

The sunrise with the lake is beautiful. To go up, I recommend the walk to Santa Maria. => Early

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The Top 20 Attractions in Guatemala

Summit of Volcán de Acatenango

Temple IV (Tikal)

Cathedral of San José (Antigua Guatemala)

Acatenango Base Camps

Tikal Ruins 🏰

San Pedro Volcano Trail

Volcán de Fuego

Tikal Mayan Ruins

Santa Catalina Arch

View of Lake Atitlán from Indian Nose

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