The birthplace of ancient Mayan civilization, Guatemala occupies a mountainous slice of Central America just south of Mexico. Naturally beautiful as well as packing a historical and cultural punch, this is a country where colonial and Mayan traditions and rituals co-exist and the hospitality is beyond friendly. You can explore the rainforest ruins abandoned by the Mayans, hike past volcanic craters, visit coffee farms and just relish in traveling to a place that’s still off the mainstream grid.
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