guatemala for families

Guatemala is an excellent destination for family travel. Described as Central America’s most diverse country, Guatemala boasts stunning scenery, exceptional wildlife, and some of the most impressive ancient sites in the continent. Children will love exploring Lake Atitlan on a boat or spotting Howler Monkey’s in the jungle, ziplining or learning to cook Guatemalan food.

Highlights of a family holiday in Guatemala include:

Lake Atitlan: this is an exceptional place to spend a few days with children. From ziplining to paddleboarding, horse riding to kayaking, you can have a fabulous time exploring all that this area has to offer.

Antigua: this beautiful, colonial town is simply stunning. Surrounded by volcanoes, enjoy spending time walking through the cobbled streets and taking in the atmosphere.

Tikal: emerging out of the thick jungle, Tikal is a wonderous and huge site that both parents and children will delight in exploring. The most impressive temples rise up past the canopy, and if you climb to the top you can see other pyramids poking out above the trees. As well as the most impressive temples, children will love exploring the smaller complexes which look like they’ve been taken over by the jungle. In addition to the Mayan ruins, the whole area is teeming with exotic wildlife, including Howler Monkeys and Spider Monkeys.

Chichicastenango: from Lake Atitlan, travel to this large artisan market and shop for colourful crafts.

Combine with Belize: Guatemala is a fabulous destination in its own right, however, consider combining a holiday here with a few days on a beach in Belize. Caye Caulker is a great place to relax, play on the beach and enjoy activities in the turquoise waters after a packed tour of Guatemala.

Contact our specialists and start planning your amazing family holiday to Guatemala.