Guatemala Travel Articles
Adventure Life and the Rainforest Alliance have established a partnership to promote tourism operations that are part of the Rainforest Alliance's Best Management Practices in Sustainable Tourism Program.
Guatemala Easter Festival
Easter in Antigua provides a fascinating experience when traveling to Guatemala.
Guatemala History and Culture
The earliest Maya civilizations began to emerge in the highlands of Guatemala by as early as 2000 BC. Read through their history and the culture that has evolved today.
Guatemala: Easter Festival, ChiChi and a chicken bus
Usually independent travelers, they toured with Montana-based Adventure Life Journeys, joining seven other travelers to experience the nine-day Easter Festival and much more.
Mayan Dress in Santiago de Atitlan
Traditional dress in this Guatemala village famous for its Maya weaving. Duncan Aitken describes the process of creating these works of art.
Monika's Guatemala Trip Journal
Central America specialist, Monika, recently spent some time revisiting Guatemala. Read about her travels to Guatemala's Antigua, Santiago and more.
Mysteries of the Maya Come Alive in Belize
Read about the history of the Maya in Belize, Maya ruins throughout Belize, and other information about the Maya people who you will still encounter on our Guatemala tours and Belize tours.
Safe and Sound
The State Department's consular warning about Guatemala travel can certainly cause some alarm. Here is a bit of information, provided by our local partner, on how to make your trip a safe one.
The Ecology of Tikal and the Surrounding Peten Region
Learn about the geography and ecology of Guatemala, and the historic reasons that the northern part of Guatemala has a relatively undisturbed environment.
The Famed Ruins of Tikal
Explore the Maya architecture and culture. Here's a look at what you may see on a Guatemala tour to the Mayan ruins of Tikal in the El Peten region.
The Odyssey of a Tz'utujil Woman
Dolores Ratzun is a healer in the Guatemalan Highlands who has shared her heritage with people from around the world by advising on movies, selling handicrafts, and offering ayudante healings.
The Village of Santiago de Atitlan
Before your trip to Guatemala read through a description of Santiago de Atitlan, a colorful village visited on our Guatemala Highlands tour and our Mayan Multisport Guatemala tour.
Totonicapan Dance Festival
The Totonicapan Dance Festival in Guatemala celebrates the Mayan traditions and cultural heritage. Here is a summary of the different traditional dances performed.
