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The Top 17 Natural Monuments in Guatemala

Guatemala’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 17

beautiful natural monuments in Guatemala. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: December 15, 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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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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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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Central Park Fountain, Antigua

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A beautiful plaza and gathering spot with trees, a central fountain & benches, plus nearby vendors & eateries. The focal point of beautiful Antigua.

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Semuc Champey Natural Pools

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To get to the sinter terraces, it is advisable to switch to a four-wheel drive vehicle in Lanquin. After about 50 minutes you will reach the chargeable entrance. You should …

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Volcán Tajumulco Summit

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The highest point in Guatemala at 4,219m and a lovely two day hike to the peak with an overnight camp at around 4,000m. A gorgeous summit sunrise and a lovely …

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Pacaya Volcano

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Pacaya is an active complex volcano in Guatemala, which first erupted approximately 23,000 years ago and has erupted at least 23 times since the Spanish invasion of Guatemala. Pacaya rises …

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Volcán Tacaná Summit

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Volcan Tacaná is the second highest peak in Central America at 4,066 metres (13,323ft), located in the Sierra Madre de Chiapas of northern Guatemala and southern Mexico.[1] It is also …

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View of Lake Atitlán and volcanoes

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The Lago de Atitlán, or Lake Atitlan, impresses with its picturesque beauty;
He is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.
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View of Pacaya Volcano

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Best panoramic point to observe the volcano and its fumaroles. The route is absolutely simple and suitable for everyone with simple sneakers.

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The Top 17 Natural Monuments in Guatemala

Summit of Volcán de Acatenango

Tikal Ruins 🏰

Tikal Mayan Ruins

Central Park Fountain, Antigua

Semuc Champey Natural Pools

Volcán Tajumulco Summit

Pacaya Volcano

Volcán Tacaná Summit

View of Lake Atitlán and volcanoes

View of Pacaya Volcano

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