Guatemala and Belize Tours

No visit to Guatemala is complete without visiting the country’s jewel of a capital, Antigua. Renowned for its charming baroque Spanish architecture and green spaces, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is full of must-visit sights and attractions.

Antigua’s Parque Central is the beating heart of the city. On a warm afternoon, it’s the perfect spot to relax in the sun or the shade, and soak up the surrounding views of Antigua’s stunning architecture. Thanks to its central location, Parque Central is also the ideal starting point for exploring the city.

Head on to Catedral de Santiago, a Roman Catholic church with a history dating to 1541. Wander through the crumbling ruins inside the church, taking in the striking arches. And complete your visit by braving the catacombs for a haunting experience.

In the Sierra Madre Mountains, Lake Atitlan is exceptionally vast and deep, surrounded by green valleys and looming volcanos. As you marvel at your surroundings, you may just feel like you’ve stepped onto a movie set.

There are seven Mayan towns around the lake, with plenty to do to keep you more than occupied. And you can hike San Pedro – one of the three dramatic volcanos circling Lake Atitlan. Depending on your fitness levels, your hike of San Pedro volcano will take between three and five hours.

The path is easy to follow, but be sure to bring plenty of warm clothing as it can get cold toward the summit. It’s best to set off on your hike as early as possible for the best visibility from up top.

While there are many Mayan ruins to explore in Guatemala, the ancient site of Tikal in the north is the most spectacular. Tikal National Park is a vast archaeological site dating back thousands of years, and plenty of Mayan temples can be found in this remote and atmospheric jungle. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s one of the most popular places to visit in Guatemala.

Best of all, getting around Tikal National Park is super simple. Walking paths link the temples, so all you need to do is wander from one to the next. Grab a map, and you can easily meander around this historic site.

Belize is a small country of palm-fringed beaches, green jungles, and plenty of marine life to discover beneath the waves. Despite its size, petite Belize packs a punch when it comes to things to do.

The country is most famous for the Belize Barrier Reef. Found 300 metres off the coast, it’s the longest reef in the Western Hemisphere, and the second-longest on the planet. The rich waters are home to a rich diversity of plants and animals, including over 100 species of hard and soft corals, 500 fish species, and hundreds of fish, squid and molluscs. Incredibly, the Belize Barrier Reef is so densely populated, that it’s thought that only 10 per cent of the species living there have been discovered.

Aside from Belize’s famous reef, you can discover in-land jungle towns, ancient Mayan burial sites, and island paradise spots made for sunbathing.