Secret and little-known, Guatemala, the most captivating destination in Central America, literally bewitches all travelers who cross its path. What is certain is that this small, volcanic and wild country does not lack character. Its explosive temperament can be read in its landscapes, dominated by immense active volcanoes, as in its thousand-year-old culture, a mixture of Mayan, Indian and European influences.

About Guatemala

In the center of the country, the ruins of old Antigua are a delight for history buffs. In the jungle or on the slopes of volcanoes, lovers of outdoor activities will find countless hiking trails. Guatemala also has incredible natural landscapes, such as the panorama offered by Lake Atitlan. Up there, the force of nature takes you in the guts, so unreal is the beauty of the three volcanoes which dominate the lagoon. Finally, meet the Mayan and Garifuna peoples, who reserve an incredible welcome for foreign visitors.

Before departure, our editorial team will share with you a lot of practical advice and ideas for visits and places to discover during your next trip to the Mayan land.

Schedule your flight to Guatemala

Most airlines all follow the same business rule: the more the plane fills up, the higher the price of the last seats allocated. So the sooner you make your reservation, the better the price you get. There are Flights to Guatemala that you can easily opt for.

Book a flight to Guatemala? Nothing easier. Book a flight to Guatemala at the best price? This is a little more complicated. Indeed, price variety is such that we often fear that we pay more than other people. So what is the price to get your Guatemala air ticket? When are your flights booked best? Which airport should I leave? How to fly from which town?

Most airlines serve the Guatemala City airport

From Europe, the main companies are: Lufthansa via Frankfurt, American Airlines or Continental Airlines with a stopover in the United States.

The Spanish company Iberia offers attractive prices with a stopover in Madrid.

The prices of return flights can vary between 750 € and 900 € depending on the period.

Organize your visits and activities

Traveling is good, but planning your route in advance and knowing what to see and what to do on your way is even better. To guide you in the choice and development of your trip, the Partir.com team has summarized the essentials and the best experiences offered by Guatemala. Whether you are composing your trip yourself or going through a travel agency, our practical guides and exclusive maps enlighten you along the way.

The distances are not very long and you will not have to spend too much time in transport during your trip to Guatemala. Be careful though on some journeys, the roads are not always in excellent condition and it is often necessary to plan to make barely 40 kilometers per hour of transport.

Getting around town

If in some cities, such as Antigua, for example, you can easily and safely walk in broad daylight, this is totally excluded in the capital Ciudad Guatemala. As soon as it gets dark, regardless of the city, in Guatemala, only take a taxi and again only the officials. Even they don’t have a meter, ask the price before you go up and negotiate firmly.