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Visiting Western Highlands, Guatemala


Guatemala's spectacular Western Highlands run from Antigua to the Mexican border. Pines blanket misty hillsides, rivers cascade through sliver-thin ravines, volcanoes rumble overhead. Catch market day or witness offerings to drinking, smoking St Maximon, in Chichicastenango. See traditional life in the Ixil Triangle. Clamber the Cuchumatanes Mountains. Mayan dialects and ceremonies are still part of everyday life for the majority of Guatemala's indigenous population, still living where their... more » Guatemala's spectacular Western Highlands run from Antigua to the Mexican border. Pines blanket misty hillsides, rivers cascade through sliver-thin ravines, volcanoes rumble overhead. Catch market day or witness offerings to drinking, smoking St Maximon, in Chichicastenango. See traditional life in the Ixil Triangle. Clamber the Cuchumatanes Mountains. Mayan dialects and ceremonies are still part of everyday life for the majority of Guatemala's indigenous population, still living where their ancestors trod. « less

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282 Hotels & Accommodations

82 Things to Do

64 Restaurants

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Mikaso Turismo y Aventura

4 of 5 stars
wisconsin
7 Nov 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I stay at this hotel twice, it is a beautiful hotel with a amazing view of the lake form their 3rd floor restaurant if you don’t stay here I wont recommend having breakfast here the view is best in...more

Guatefriend's Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 stars
San Salvador, El Salvador
5 Nov 2009

I travel throughout the Caribbean islands, southern Mexico and Central America where I try to combine business with pleasure. I always look forward to my stays in Guatemala because I know I will enjoy...more

Hotel San Carlos

4 of 5 stars
Minneapolis, Minnesota
5 Nov 2009

Overall we liked the hotel a lot. Breakfasts were tasty and were included in our rate. There was a choice of 6 different breakfasts. The staff was friendly to us and our children. The room we had...more

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