Guatemala is becoming increasingly accessible from the UK, with new flight connections offering simple, short-layover routes to Guatemala City. Travellers can now reach the Central American country via Madrid, Mexico City, Miami, Montreal, and Toronto.
The country, described as Central America's most populous, features a range of attractions including Maya pyramids, colonial architecture, volcanoes, and black sand beaches. Destinations such as Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO-listed colonial city, and Lake Atitlán, known for its volcano-ringed waters and Maya heritage, are highlighted.
Other notable locations include Chichicastenango, which hosts a large open-air indigenous market on Thursdays and Sundays, and Petén, home to the ancient Maya city of Tikal. Flores, an island town on Lake Petén Itzá, serves as a gateway to the jungle and offers diverse dining experiences.