Guatemala: Top 6 Amazing Places You Never Knew Existed in the Central American Country

Guatemala is one of the least visited countries in Central America, but it has amazing spots for adventurers. Uncovering Guatemala's off-the-beaten-path wonders is a trip of a lifetime.

It is easy to understand that a well-established "tourist trail" has already been in the works once you dive to the best spots.

Best Amazing Places in Guatemala

Guatemala is, after all, essentially one huge hidden gem in Central America. If this sparked your interest, visit the country and see the tourist attractions that most travelers never knew existed, like the ones below.

Semuc Champey

Semuc Champey is the most mesmerizing place in Guatemala. It has tiers of blue pools carved into limestone caves and hidden by a thick canopy of beautiful vegetation. It is probably even more appealing because it is off the beaten path and does not get a lot of visitors.

Semuc Champey, according to Chimu Adventures, is a beautiful natural reserve in Guatemala. It is about 290 kilometers northeast of Guatemala City, in Alta Verapaz. Here, the Cabahon River flows through a maze of limestone, making water pools clear.

Tajumulco Volcano

Pacaya and Fuego are the two volcanoes that draw the most attention from tourists to Guatemala, but few people know that Tajumulco Volcano is the tallest mountain in Central America. It is possible, on clear days, to see the Pacific coast shimmering in the distance from the peak, which lies midway between Mexico and El Salvador.

Monterrico Nature Reserve

Many endangered animals make the Monterrico wildlife reserve home. Every year, hundreds of hatchling sea turtles make the perilous voyage to the ocean along the area's wild and spectacular beach. This tourist attraction is on a different side of Guatemala, with its black volcanic sand leading to a labyrinth of mangrove swamps, lakes, canals, and dazzling volcanoes.

Laguna Lachua

Laguna Lachua is in the middle of a national park northwest of Cobán. It has a rich environment with many kinds of reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants. Since 1976, it has been a national park, and it is a great place to relax or go on an exciting adventure, according to the Culture Trip.

Mayan Ruins of Tikal

A famous Central American archaeological site can be found in the humid jungles of northern Guatemala, not far from the border with Belize. If you are interested in Mayan history, an excellent tourist attraction in Guatemala is the well-preserved ruins of Tikal.

Over 3,000 buildings, including temples, pyramids, plazas, and an acropolis, were erected at Tikal during its 800-year habitation period (600 BC-900 AD). It is one of the biggest Mayan archaeological sites ever discovered and was one of the most important Mayan cities for nearly a thousand years.

Livingston on the Caribbean Coast

This tiny village off the beaten path is in the middle of the jungle on Guatemala's Caribbean coast. It is made of brightly painted wooden homes spread out among coconut groves. Livingston feels more like the Caribbean than the rest of Guatemala because it has a lot of Garifuna people. The Garifuna are the families of escaped enslaved people and the native Maya.

According to Planetware, this group of people has made up its habits and language. There are always Caribbean sounds and rhythms in the city, but in May, a Garifuna pilgrimage gives the city an extra beat. There are also colorful celebrations during the week of Easter and on December 12 for the feast day of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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