Lake Attitlan

Few visitors leave Guatemala without seeing Lake Atitlán and the Maya-Quiché town of Chichicastenango, both found about two hours from Guatemala City. There are enough activities around the lake to keep visitors busy for several days, as they explore Maya villages, shop, go horseback riding or bird watching, tour a nature reserve and butterfly garden, and visit local artists in one of the world's most beautiful natural settings.

Chichicastenago Market

In Chichicastenango, famed for its Thursday and Sunday markets, visitors can witness Maya religious practices first-hand, while in Santa Cruz del Quiché they will tour Gumarcaaj, the former capital of the Maya-Quichés.