Guatemala Tour Blog by Caravan Tours

Our Caravan Guatemala travel blog includes informative articles on what to see and things to do when vacationing in Guatemala. Get the facts and detailed information about the volcanic Lake Atitlan, the Colonial city of Antigua, the archaeological ruins of Quirigua, and the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal, Guatemala.

Guatemala Vacation Travel Package Highlights

In addition to the natural beauty and landscape of the country, the historical Mayan ruins of Guatemala are the focus of the all-inclusive Guatemala travel packages by Caravan Tours.

Guatemala is a magical place that attracts adventure, nature, and history enthusiasts alike. With outdoor adventure activities, World Heritage sites and top attractions like Mayan ruins and natural nature reserves, there is something for everyone in Caravan’s Guatemala travel packages.

Here are some of what we consider to be the top destinations and highlights on Caravan’s fully escorted Guatemala tours.

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5 Things You Should Know about Lake Atitlán Guatemala

Prior to booking an all inclusive Guatemala Tour with Caravan Tours here are some Lake Atitlan facts you should know.

Lake Atitlan Facts

Some interesting Lake Atitlan information that will make you want to visit Guatemala soon:

  • The locals refer to Lake Atitlan Guatemala as Lago de Atitlan
  • Lake Atitlan is the deepest lake in all of Central America
  • Lake Atitlan elevation is unique; about a mile above sea level
  • Lake Atitlan location prevents the lake water from flowing into any sea
  • Lake Atitlan is known as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world

In the Mayan language, Atitlan translates to “the place where the rainbow gets its colors.” To this day the Atitlan area of Guatemala is rich in Mayan culture with locals known to be friendly, welcoming, and even a little shy.

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What to Expect on a Guatemala Coffee Plantation Tour

Travel with Caravan all-inclusive and enjoy a fully guided Guatemala coffee plantation tour.

Did you know that it takes about 100 pounds of Guatemalan coffee cherries to produce 20 pounds of green Guatemala coffee beans?

Guatemalan vacationers learn facts like these while enjoying a local Guatemala coffee plantation tour as part of Caravan’s all-inclusive, escorted Guatemala Tour. Most Guatemala coffee plantation owners welcome tourists onto their farms and even provide specialized tours of their Guatemala coffee growing and harvesting facilities.

Learn about the Guatemala coffee history and savor the taste of fresh, locally grown and roasted 100% Guatemalan coffee as you enjoy a morning coffee plantation tour while on Caravan’s all-inclusive Guatemala vacation.
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Quirigua Mayan Ruins Guatemala – UNESCO Heritage Site

Visit the Quirigua Mayan ruins when you travel Guatemala all-inclusive with Caravan Tours!

These ancient Mayan ruins should be among your top three ancient ruins sites to visit while in Guatemala; Antigua ruins and Tikal Ruins being the other two.

Situated about 120 miles northeast of Guatemala City in Guatemala’s Caribbean region, the Quirigua Mayan ruins site contains remarkable Mayan monuments dating back to the 8th century and features some of the largest monolithic stone monuments (stele or stelae) from the ancient Mayan world.

Quirigua ruins Guatemala is an official UNESCO World Heritage site located in the southeastern part of this Central American country and covers approximately 1.2 square miles along the lower Motagua River. With its unique set of preserved stele and sculpted Mayan monuments showcasing the Mayan calendar, the ruins help archaeologists and tourists alike to appreciate historical Mayan society, politics, and economics.

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Exploring Tikal Guatemala Mayan Ruins

The history behind the great Tikal Ruins in Guatemala has its humble beginnings back in 800 B.C. when settlers came to the area and began building on top of a small mound.

Today, the Mayan temples and ceremonial centers are still highly impressive even compared to modern-day structures and very popular on Tikal Guatemala tours. The historic plazas and temples of Tikal are well preserved natural and cultural treasures and were cause for declaring Guatemala’s Tikal Ruins a UNESCO Heritage site in 1979 and then in 1986, a World Monument.

In this blog post, learn about Tikal Ruins National Park and all of its can’t miss attractions, wildlife, and other interesting facts.

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