For a small country, Guatemala is bountiful to the curious traveller. Thick jungle covers the majority of its interior, concealing vast Mayan cities like the imposing Tikal, with countless ancient temples and pyramids remaining unexcavated. Rich in culture, a luxury vacation in Guatemala is about being one with the past as you enjoy your present.
Journey through the country’s highlands to discover the colonial, pastel-painted city of Antigua, traditional market towns, volcano-encircled Lake Atitlan, delicious food, bona fide hospitality, and rich colours every way you turn. All of Central America’s enchanting assets can be enjoyed on a luxury vacation in Guatemala – a small, unassuming country that receives only a fraction of the numbers that flock to Mexico’s similarly impressive Mayan ruins and beaches.
Guatemala remains an offbeat destination and has developed slower (and perhaps more consciously) than some of its neighbours. Each region has a few small lodges or guest houses providing comfort to travellers exploring its exciting interior.
What sets Guatemala apart is how travellers find themselves naturally immersed in local life; refreshingly, the country is not over-adapted for tourists and from the moment you arrive you’ll gain an unembellished insight into the character and culture of the country. Locals are immensely proud of their heritage and traditions, celebrating and preserving them in day to day life. Perhaps the most rewarding elements of a luxury holiday in Guatemala is a connection with the locals and people.
It’s an easy hop over the border into Belize to add on a few days at the beach. We work with a host of boutique hotels and hand-picked private island hideaways, all fringed by warm Caribbean waters with close access to the second largest barrier reef in the world, as well as the famous Blue Hole for world-class scuba diving and snorkelling.
