The Republic of Guatemala is situated in the top north of Central America, covering a surface area of 108,889 square kilometres, which consists out of 106,390 km2 terrestrial surface and the other part, 2,500 km2, consists out of water (lakes, lagoons and rivers).

The population exists out of 11,678,411 inhabitants which are divided in 22 ethnic groups of who the Maya and the Ladino are the most predominant groups. The capital city, divided in 22 departments, is located in the altiplano in the central Sierra Madre at an altitude of 1,499 meters above sea level.

Guatemala is a country of contrasts with an exceptional biodiversity, due to its lakes, rivers and forests, with different types of climate and geography, offering caves, luxuriant active and inactive volcanoes, colonial cities and a modern capital city.

Guatemala, the country of the eternal spring and of contrasts, a magnificent colour palette, in combination with the delicious taste of the typical food and the friendliness of the people turn your visit into an unforgettable adventure.

• Cultural Diversity
• Easy flight access from all over the world
• Paradise for birdwatchers and other friends of Nature
• Excellent cuisine, with typical tortillas, frijoles (beans), tamales, pollo (chicken), seafood and fresh vegetables and various fruits
• Breathtaking landscapes: lagoons, volcanoes, beaches, mountain ranges, colonial cities, jungle,…
• Sunny pleasant climate all year round
• English widely spoken
• Accommodation of all ranges, from low-budget till luxurious business accommodation with conference facilities
• Guatemala friendliness and hospitality
• Sporting facilities: mountainbiking, horseriding, rafting, rappel, diving,…
• Ancient Maya history
• Eco-tourism possibilities

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the operator's suppliers in Best Management Practices in Sustainable Tourism since May 2,006.