Guatemala Tours
Caravan’s all inclusive and fully escorted Guatemala tours take tourists on a captivating Central American vacation into a country rich in culture and Spanish heritage, highlighting the ancient civilizations at Tikal, Antigua and Atitlán.
Mayan culture and the Mayan influence can be found throughout Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and almost all of Guatemala. Ancient Mayan people built giant plazas, temples and pyramids with ancient carvings recording their unique history. But perhaps the greatest architectural feat of the Mayan is located at the Tikal Guatemala, in the Northern part of this Central American country.
Despite its greatness and its unique place in our world history, the cause of the collapse of the Mayan civilization in Tikal remains a mystery to this day. Perhaps the mysterious or unknown is what makes exploring the Tikal ruins of Guatemala so intriguing and makes Tikal Guatemala tours so popular. Getting a firsthand experience of what it was like in the Mayan world dating back almost four millennia is a once in a lifetime experience for most.
In more recent years Guatemala tours have become an increasingly attractive alternative as a way for tourists to explore ancient Mayan and Spanish culture in a safe, non-threatening environment.
Guatemala’s Biodiversity
In addition to its cultural and ethnic diversity, Guatemala is a beautiful country to explore in terms of its biodiversity. With nearly one third of Guatemala covered in forests, the country is home to:
- 14 different eco-regions
- 28 volcanoes – active, dormant and extinct
- 7 wetlands
- Over 1,245 known species of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles
- 123 protected areas
Guatemala Culture and Tourism
Today over half of Guatemala’s population is considered to be descendants of the old Maya and are commonly referred to as the Indigenous peoples by the locals.
Many woman and children still wear traditional clothing that highlight the Mayan ability to create colorful and vibrant weaving. Many locals create weave baskets, make pottery and carve wooden animals and toys and sell the items at local Mayan markets. In this way tourists on Guatemala tours can help support the local economy by purchasing souvenirs to bring home.
With over 12.7 million people living in Guatemala nearly 60% speak Spanish while the remaining percentage of the population speaks one of 23 officially recognized Amerindian languages such as Guiche, Mam and Xinca.
Regardless of the language that you speak, Guatamala tourist guides are ready to interpret and take you through some of the most popular tourist destinations in Guatemala, including:
- Lake Atitlán
- Chichicástenango
- Antigua
- Lake Peten Itza
- Tikal Ruins
- Quiriguá
Guatemala Climate
Guatemala has a tropical climate favorable for tourism – offering both hot and cool weather.
For those who enjoy warmer weather the lowlands are home to hot and humid climate and for those who enjoy cooler weather the highlands are home to a cooler climate.
The coastal and northeast regions of Guatemala maintain a warm temperature year round, averaging around 68°F with occasional spikes up to 99°F. Clear nights are a common occurrence in Guatemala especially during the rainy season from May to September after the typical afternoon/ evening rainfall.
Guatemala Tours by Caravan
Caravan Tours offers Fully Escorted Guatemala Vacation Tours for a remarkably affordable price, starting at just $1,095. Contact Caravan Tours and ask about our All Inclusive Guatemala Tikal Tour, a 10-day tour of Guatemala’s ancient civilizations and Colonial cities including Tikal and Antigua.
Visit Caravan’s Guatemala Tour Reviews page to read what others have said about this all inclusive tour of Guatemala.
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