How to Get from Lake Atitlan to Semuc Champey
Around 175 miles (280 km) from Lake Atitlán, the turquoise pools of Semuc Champey are arguably Guatemala’s second most famous natural wonder. Although it isn’t that far on... read more
Around 175 miles (280 km) from Lake Atitlán, the turquoise pools of Semuc Champey are arguably Guatemala’s second most famous natural wonder. Although it isn’t that far on... read more
Just under 50 miles (80 km) from Antigua in the Sierra Madre highlands, lies Lake Atitlán, Central America’s deepest lake. There are different villages scattered around the... read more
To get from the capital of Guatemala City to Lake Atitlán, you'll have to travel 77 miles (126 km), and the best way to make the journey is by car. The best option is to hire a... read more
Around 177-miles (285 km) northeast of Guatemala City, Semuc Champey is one of the country’s most spectacular destinations—as famous for its stunning natural pools as it is for... read more
The main transport hub for Lake Atitlán is the bustling town of Panajachel. Here, you can take boats out to the villages and Mayan communities dotted around the lake’s shores,... read more
Located in the Central Highlands of Guatemala, the tiered turquoise pools of Semuc Champey are one of Guatemala’s most picturesque destinations. Although it is actually only 200... read more
The distance between the 500-year-old colonial city of Antigua and Guatemala City is 25 miles (41 km), but the curved roads and frequent traffic can make the journey between... read more
Panajachel, on the northern shores of Lake Atitlán, is the main arrival/departure point for the lake itself. From here, you can take a lancha (small boat) to any of the other... read more
There are a few ways to get from Lake Atitlán to Tikal National Park, but flying is the best option as the two destinations are about 397 miles (640 km) apart. Note that Lake... read more
Tucked away in the jungle just under 330 miles (530 km) north of Guatemala City, the Mayan temples of Tikal National Park are often the highlight of any visit to this incredible... read more
Semuc Champey is one of Guatemala’s most beautiful natural sights. The road to get there leaves a lot to be desired, but those who make the 200-mile (320 km) journey south from... read more
A stone’s throw from Guatemala’s Caribbean coast, Rio Dulce is just over 200 miles (322 km) from the historic city of Antigua. It’s also a good stop-off point on the way down... read more
Located in the mountainous Alta Verapaz region in the Guatemalan Central Highlands, it takes over four hours to get to Cobán from Guatemala City, even though it is only 130... read more
Just over 30 miles (50 km) from Antigua, Pacaya Volcano makes for a perfect half-day trip. It’s a relatively strenuous 2-hour climb through cloud forests and volcanic sands, but... read more
Around 175 miles (284 km) north of Guatemala City, Rio Dulce makes an ideal stop-off point to break up the long journey back to the capital from Tikal and Flores. However, it is... read more
La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City and Antigua are less than 25 miles (40km) apart, but, when you take into account the traffic, the winding roads that cut... read more
Cobán, in the Guatemalan Central Highlands, is just 125 miles (200 km) from Antigua, but the mountains and notoriously bad roads mean that it is at least a six-hour drive from... read more
Located in the very north of the country, Tikal National Park is 350 miles (564 km) from the old colonial city of Antigua, and just over an hour from Flores—the nearest... read more
Guatemala's capital city and second-largest city of Quetzaltenango, known locally as Xela, are 124 miles (201 km) apart. The best way to make this journey is by car, either by... read more
165 miles (265 km) south of Tikal, and just a stone's throw from Guatemala's Caribbean coast, Rio Dulce is the perfect spot to break up the long journey from Tikal to Guatemala... read more
About 30 miles (50 km) and just over an hour and a half’s drive southwest of Guatemala City (traffic-dependent) lies Pacaya Volcano, one of the few active volcanoes in the world... read more
Tucked away in the dense jungle in Guatemala’s northern Biosfera Maya, just over 200 miles (329 km) north of Cobán, the ancient Mayan city of Tikal is not the easiest place to... read more
The popular ecotourism area of Lake Atitlán and the small southwestern city of Huehuetenango are 104 miles (168 km) apart. As there are no airports nearby, the best way to make... read more