This is a country for those who do not only “make tourism”, but rather wish to live unequalled experiences, such as having learned that one of the most beautiful, and interesting roles was played by one people: The MAYA.

The Maya from Guatemala were able to create one of the most exact calendars.

They transmitted to their descendant’s new forms of medicine, technology, arts and handicrafts… in Guatemala all of this you may enjoy nowadays learning from the friendly Maya of today.

1. Guatemala has 22 ethnics; these are grouped in 4 types;
2. Natives from Mayan roots.
3. Natives from non Mayan roots.
4. From afroamericanative roots: Garifuna.
5. The ones that born from Spaniards and natives: Ladino.

Guatemala is multicultural, Multilanguage and multiethnic.

Guatemala has many regions to visit that are really beautiful, and interesting, but we advice you a list of 7 regions you most visit, where you may discover the richness of this great small country.

Essential Regions to visit:

1. A Different Caribbean: In this area of Guatemala you will find one of the most highly – diversified biology of the world. It has natural reserves, and also has Quiriguá a Mayan site that have been declared by UNESCO as “Patrimony of the Humanity”. It also has the sea, the Rio Dulce River and Lake Izabal. Here also there is unique Ecological Restaurant, called “Hibiscus”, that on plus the exquisite food that serves, offers you a decoration with a collection of native customs in a Museum of dresses from native men and women, and the symbology of their designs, unique in Guatemala, also you can walk through their eco trail, and experience the Tropical Rainforest, it has 13 acres that are protected by their owners Eric and Sandra Voelin. www.hibiscusprojectizabal.com



2. A Maya Adventure: The unique Mayan site Tikal.
3. The living Indian Highlands
4. Guatemala – Modern and Colonial
5. A Natural Paradise
6. Guatemala to be discovered
7. The Pacific coast of Guatemala