Lava light shows and Mayan festivals: a journey through Guatemala's Western Highlands
Framed by a necklace of puffing volcanoes and the glassy Lake Atitlán, Guatemala’s Western Highlands are the stronghold of modern Maya culture. Here, indigenous communities are steeped in faith, and traditional rites draw on the elemental beauty of the land.
A culinary guide to Guatemala
Guatemalan cuisine is packed with memorable dishes, from on-the-go snacks to classics that draw on centuries of tradition. To help navigate the nation’s restaurants, cafes and food stalls, we’ve pulled together a list of the Central American nation’s gastronomic highlights
Here's what to do in Guatemala with a family
Festivals sizzling with street life, outdoorsy adventures, fascinating museums — Guatemala is a blast for families. Here’s a round-up of eight of its highlights
10 adventures to try in Guatemala
Guatemala deserves all the hype when it comes to the outdoors, from scrambling up smoking volcanoes to trundling through thick jungle and floating in idyllic wild lakes. Here we reveal nine adventurous escapes for an unforgettable trip to this Central American country
Guatemala: Top 9 cultural hotspots
Make tracks to Guatemala and you’re in for a real adventure: this tropical Central American country, wedged between Mexico and Honduras, is home to an array of Mayan historical sites and a delicious natural larder. Here we reveal nine cultural must-sees
Guatemala: The evil saint
Maximón is not your average Catholic Saint; one prays to him for material gain, and for revenge. He's known as a drinker, a smoker, womaniser, and trickster — and even in death, he's hoodwinking visitors
Guatemala: Stepping into the past
Following the ancient Mayans across Guatemala — from ruin-strewn rainforests to volatile volcanoes — reveals as much about modern society as it does a lost civilisation
Is this the site of a rare Maya burial site for royalty
Maya royal burial sites are extremely rare but watch as archaeologists painstakingly work this promising site to find clues as to whether this could be a royal tomb.
