5 day itinerary
Guatemala
Itinerary
Here's an ideal itinerary for 5 days in Guatemala:
Day 1: Arrival in Guatemala City
- Arrive at
- Check into your hotel and rest for a bit
- In the afternoon, take a walking tour of the historic center of Guatemala City, including the National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral
- Enjoy dinner at one of the city's many restaurants
Day 2:
- Take a shuttle or private car to , a charming colonial town about an hour away from Guatemala City
- Visit the Santa Catalina Arch, the iconic symbol of
- Explore the cobblestone streets and colorful buildings of the town
- Visit the Central Park and the Cathedral of San José
- In the evening, enjoy dinner at one of 's many restaurants
Day 3:
- Take a shuttle or private car to , one of the most beautiful lakes in the world
- Take a boat tour of the lake, visiting some of the small villages around the lake, such as San Juan La Laguna, Santiago Atitlán, and San Pedro La Laguna
- Enjoy lunch at one of the lakeside restaurants
- Return to your hotel in in the evening
Day 4:
- Take a flight from Guatemala City to , the gateway to
- Visit the ancient Mayan ruins of , one of the largest and most impressive archaeological sites in the world
- Explore the temples, pyramids, and plazas of , including the Great Plaza, the Temple of the Jaguar, and the Temple of the Masks
- Enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants near the park
- Return to your hotel in in the evening
Day 5: and Departure
- Explore the charming town of , located on an island in Lake Petén Itzá
- Visit the Cathedral of and the Santa Ana Church
- Enjoy lunch at one of the town's many restaurants
- Take a flight back to Guatemala City and depart for your next destination
I hope this itinerary helps you plan your trip to Guatemala!