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| Guatemala Holidays - Destinations |
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| Temperature: |
Live Forecast |
Population: |
12 700 000 |
| Time Zone: |
GMT -8 |
Driving side: |
Right-hand side |
| Languages: |
Spanish |
| Religion: |
70% Roman Catholic, 30% Protestant |
| Emergency #: |
Police: 110/120
Fire: 122/123
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Guatemala City - Although this city is hardly a traveller’s paradise it is a great place to get a fell of Guatemalan city life. There are several volcano sites (both active and dormant) around the city.
Lago de Izabal - This mass of water is surrounded by several riverside towns that are worth a visit. You will see some of the most beautiful gorges in the world in this area.
The Verapaces - Here one can see the traces of the one might Maya tribe. This area is filled with caves, underground tunnels and even labyrinths that were once used in the Maya’s worship.
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| The best month(s) in which to visit this country Depends on which part of Guatemala you intend to visit. For the inland partsNovember to April are quite favourable, as this is the dry season. Rain can be expected all year round for the Carribean, whilst the Pacific side has a dry spell between July and August. For El Petén November to April is also the dry season, of which March and April is teh warmest. |
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| Most of the population is of Ameridian or Mayan descent. |
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Bocas del Polochic Wildlife Reserve - El Estor. - View magnificent wild like iguanas, turtles, crocodiles, manatees and many monkeys in addition to the 350 different bird species in the reserve. This reserve is on the western shore of Lago Izabal and stretches over 23 000 hectares.
Santa Cruz La Laguna - There are several walking routes in these surrounds including a lake route and one to Santa José that takes about 4 hours. The latter path is aimed at seasoned hikers and you might need a compass.
Reserva Ecólogica Cerro San Gil - Livingston. - This reserve has natural pools and very interesting caves that will surely be of interest to most people.
Los Siete Alteres - Beautiful pools amongst several small waterfalls are hidden between all the plant growth here.
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| Punta de Manabique - These clean, white beaches are a beautiful refuge from the mundane. At Bahía de Graciosa you may even be privileged enough to see dolphins. |
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| The best way to move around Guatemala is by road. You can either hire a car or a motorcycle or make use of the bus services. This is applicable to getting around both in a city and between different cities or towns. |
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7 December - Quam Del Diablo. - Christmas festivities kick off with this festival of the “burning of the Devil” on the Plazuela de La Concepción, Antigua.
9-15 August - Fiesta Week in Joyabaj. - View locals in traditional dance at this annual festival.
12 October - Discovery of America. |
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