National Geographic Traveller UK - 05.2020 - 06.2020

Chichicastenango

Lake Atitlán GuatemalaCity

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GUATEMALA
Gulf of Mexico
PACIFICOCEAN
Caribbean
Sea
AcatenangoAntigua
Sumpango
Santiago Sacatepuez
Escuintla
Sololá
10 Miles
Getting there & around
Flights from the UK to Guatemala City
typically transfer through hubs in the
American south east — including
Atlanta (with Delta) or Houston
(with United Airlines) — or Madrid
(with Iberia). delta.com united.com
iberia.com
Average flight time: 15h.
During the rainy season (May-October),
roads in the Western Highlands are
subject to mudslides; it’s best to
organise transfers with a driver or guide.
When to go
The dry season is November to April.
The wet season is sunny with frequent
showers. Year round, the weather is
mostly warm during the day and cool in
mornings and evenings, averaging 26C.
Places mentioned
Casa Diego Ignacio.
facebook.com/casa.diegoignacio
Café Sabor Cruceño.
en-gb.facebook.com/cafesaborcruceno
Casa Popenoe. casapopenoe.ufm.edu
Where to stay
Mayan Inn, Chichicastenango.
mayaninn.com.gt
Casa Prana, Lake Atitlán.
casaprana.com
Finca in the Clouds, outside Antigua.
fincaintheclouds.com
Posada del Angel, Antigua.
posadadelangel.com
More info
visitguatemala.com
lata.travel
How to do it
AUDLEY TRAVEL offers 11 days in
Guatemala from £5,630 per person
(based on two sharing), including one
night camping on Acatenango, two
nights at Lake Atitlán and three nights
in Antigua, plus one night in Guatemala
City, one night camping at Uaxactún
and one night near the ruins of Tikal.
Includes all flights, private transfers,
accommodation with some meals and
privately guided excursions.
audleytravel.com/guatemala
ESSENTIALS
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