High mountains, dense jungles, and amazing wildlife—these are the top reasons to explore Guatemala. These natural wonders serve as the backdrop for its unique, colorful, and historically rich culture. From Lake Atitlan to the colonial city of Antigua, Guatemala boasts volcanoes, pristine rainforests, stunning beaches, and ancient pyramids, providing endless opportunities for exploration.
A person wearing a hat rides a bicycle along a path with a view of a distant mountain partially obscured by clouds.
Aerial view of a dense residential area with rows of closely packed houses featuring predominantly red and blue roofs, intersected by a straight street with visible pedestrians.
A towering ancient mayan temple stands against a backdrop of lush trees under a cloudy sky, with an old circular structure in the foreground, possibly a ceremonial platform.
A rustic wooden dock with a thatched-roof hut extends into a tranquil, cloudy sky.
A street food vendor in Guatemala grilling assorted meats at a nighttime outdoor market, illuminated by overhead lights, with steam rising from the hot grill.
A rustic canoe rests on the shore of a scenic lake with lush greenery and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A vintage blue car with a distinctive grille parked on a cobblestone surface against a backdrop of a yellow wall and a cloudy sky.
Lush green hills with dense foliage under a blue sky with clouds, featuring a small traditional thatched-roof hut nestled among the trees.
A wooden observation deck with a railing sits amidst lush vegetation, overlooking a scenic landscape of rolling hills and mountains partially covered by clouds.
Ancient mayan temples peek above the lush canopy of the guatemalan jungle.
Former church facade with large wooden doors, weathered stone walls, and remnants of architectural details, set against a partly cloudy sky.
A small waterfall flows into a clear, tranquil pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees under a clear blue sky.
A person carrying a wooden crate filled with green plants walks down a cobblestone street with buildings on one side and a view of a mountain in the distance.
Close-up of vibrant green plant leaves with visible linear patterns and texture, backlit to enhance translucency and color gradients.
A busy urban street scene with pedestrians walking among scattered debris under a cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a series of turquoise water pools in Guatemala, surrounded by dense green forest.
A tranquil scene of a lake surrounded by three cloud-shrouded volcanoes as viewed from a high vantage point with trees in the foreground.
A group of people are standing in the bed of a red pickup truck on a wet road surrounded by lush greenery.
A person stands in front of a lineup of colorfully decorated buses under a cloudy sky.
A butterfly with yellow and black wing patterns sipping water from a wet rock surface.
A red and white stop sign reading "alto" is mounted on a yellow wall above a black and white sign indicating "una via," which translates to "one way" in spanish.
A panoramic view overlooking a small town nestled on the shores of a lake with a large volcano dominating the background, under a hazy sky with scattered clouds.
A cobblestone street in a town with market stalls on the left and buildings on the right, with a mountain visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
A serene sunset with vibrant orange clouds reflected in the still waters of a lake against a backdrop of a silhouetted mountain range.
An ancient mesoamerican pyramid with a large stairway, flanked by tropical trees under a cloudy sky.
An ancient mesoamerican step-pyramid surrounded by lush greenery under a partly cloudy sky.
A cobblestone street at night, illuminated by overhead streetlights, with colorful buildings and a blurred figure passing by.
A tranquil view of a lake with overcast skies, featuring a range of mountains in the background obscured by low-hanging clouds, and wooden posts protruding from the water in the foreground, with branches overhanging at the top left corner.
A bird of prey soars above a sprawling town nestled by a lake and surrounded by hills.
A weathered green wall with one wooden door and a small window, both showing signs of age and wear.
A group of people enjoying a cloudy day by the lake with some sitting on a dock and others swimming in the water.
A small covered boat floats on a calm, expansive body of water with a lush green island in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a densely packed urban area with numerous buildings closely clustered together, dominated by neutral and earth-toned colors.
A wooden pier extends into a calm lake surrounded by mountains and under a cloudy sky.
A scenic view of a town nestled among lush green hills, as seen through an overhanging tree branch.
A coastal town with clustered buildings by the water's edge, under an overcast sky with a boat sailing nearby.
A wooden pier extends into a tranquil lake with lush, green mountains in the background, partially obscured by clouds.
Group of pelicans perched on wooden stakes in a body of water.
A serene river flows through a rocky bed with a small waterfall in the background, surrounded by lush green foliage under a bright sky.
A baroque-style church facade illuminated at night, displaying its intricate architectural details and warm lighting against a dark sky.
A line of colorful kayaks anchored next to a single rowboat on a calm body of water.
Clothes hanging on a line to dry in a muddy yard with banana trees and a mix of unfinished and finished buildings in the background.
A cyclist rides down a street lined with colorful buildings, some featuring decorative ironwork on the windows.
An old ochre-colored arch with a clock tower stands at the end of a cobblestone street, flanked by similarly painted buildings under a dramatic sky with billowing clouds.
A weathered wall with the phrase "jesús es el señor de san pedro" painted in blue above a wooden brown door.
A bustling street scene with pedestrians walking on the sidewalk, colorful storefronts with various signs, and a motorcycle parked on the side of the street.
A wooden pier extends into a tranquil lake, flanked by two thatched-roof shelters, with a person in the distance seemingly walking towards the end of the dock under a cloudy sky.
A scenic view overlooking a calm lake with a small town along its shore, surrounded by verdant mountains under a hazy sky.
An opulent yellow and white colonial-era church with baroque architectural details stands under a blue sky, flanked by trees and fronted by a large dark sphere monument on a paved plaza.
A group of people smiling and holding onto a rope while swimming in a river.
