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Known as the 'Heart of the Mayan World,' Guatemala is packed with Mayan ruins, from the well-preserved and easily accessible to those still being uncovered deep in the jungle. Volcanoes, [...]

Efforts will preserve environmental, historic aspects of past civilizations. Where are there more ancient cities than in Egypt; as many species of birds as in the U.S. and Canada combined, […]

This small country is generally known for its progressive politics, natural beauty and a strong commitment to conservation. But what draws increasing numbers of travelers to Belize every year is […]

Trip: Visits Antigua, Chichicastenango and Atitlan. Departures: Thursdays from Miami to Antigua, via American Airlines. Length: Five nights Sponsor: Tara Tours, Miami. Cost: $970 per person, double. Includes roundtrip airfare, [...]

Newly discovered Mayan sites are making front page news Discovery goes hand in hand with travel in Guatemala, a tiny country with an astonishing variety of landscapes. They range from […]

CLIA and Iatan cards are accepted for the following fares except where noted: CANADA Departure: Oct. 26 from Winnipeg, Manitoba, land only. Length: Five nights. Sponsor: Big Five Tours & […]

Many exciting Guatemala adventures are played out in the country's national parks and protected areas: flora and fauna for the nature lover; ancient monuments for the history buff; great treks […]

Guatemala is a country of superlatives: its archaeological sites are the most extensive in Central America; its dramatic volcanoes are the region's highest; its artistic heritage is the most vibrant. […]

Narrow cobblestone streets, imposing religious monuments, Baroque art and architecture are visible aspects of the Guatemalan patrimony that remind visitors of the influence of the Spanish conquistadors. From La Antigua, […]

In the view of many travelers, the Western Highlands are what a journey to Guatemala is all about. The scenery is spectacular--rolling hills, towering mountains, pristine lakes--in this region of […]

Situated on a plateau, surrounded by lush green hills and volcanoes of the Sierra Madre, Guatemala City was founded as the nation's capital, after the original Spanish colonial capital at […]

FIVE-COUNTRY ALLIANCE AIMS TO PRESERVE CULTURE, HISTORY, ENVIRONMENT OF REGION Central America Nations Plan El Mundo Maya Fares, Promotions * SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras -- Five Central American countries have […]

New Products Unveiled at TravelMart SAN JOSe, Costa Rica -- Suppliers who came here for TravelMart Latin America, the primary annual shopping forum for travel buyers and sellers in Central […]

* Location--Guatemala is the northermost country in Central America, bordering with Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and Belize. * Climate--Guatemala enjoys a temperature averaging 75[degrees]F (25[degrees] C) year round. In The […]

FLORES, Guatemala -- A six-month pursuit of looters of Maya antiquities in Guatemala led to the recovery of a 600-pound, carved-stone altar taken from the ancient site of Cancuen in […]

GUATEMALA CITY -- From the northern rain forests of El Peten to the rugged mountains and volcanoes in the central region and its coasts on two seas, Guatemala offers nature- […]

LIVINGSTON -- While the ceremonial centers of the ancient Mayas in the northern Peten rain forest and the Indian markets of the central highlands are the stuff that National Geographic […]

GUATEMALA CITY -- What's new from Guatemala is often very old, as travelers find in headlines that herald discoveries in one of the most important centers of the Maya Empire. […]

SEATTLE -- Wildland Adventures is offering an eco-tourism program that seeks to protect scarlet macaws while helping the Indians of Guatemala. The Seattle-based adventure travel company announced that the new […]

WASHINGTON--The colorful markets of Guatemala are featured in an eight-night tour designed by Solar Tours in cooperation with Aviateca. Travelers will visit the markets of Totonicapan, Zunil, Chiche, Santa Cruz […]

WASHINGTON DEPOT, Conn. - Tread Lightly Ltd. is launching a two-country program called Mayan Nature Expedition. It starts in the central highlands of Guatemala and ends in the Maya mountains […]

Like perfect partners, discovery goes hand in hand with travel in Guatemala, a colorful country with an astonishing variety of natural formations. In a nation roughly the size of Connecticut, […]

With the Goal of Luring More Tourists and Improving Infrastructure MERIDA -- Five Mexican states -- Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Chiapas, Campeche and Tabasco -- have joined with the Central American […]

GOAL OF COUNTRY'S DEVELOPMENT PLAN IS TO INCREASE THAT NUMBER TO 800,000 BY DECADE'S END NEW YORK -- Tourist arrivals to Guatemala passed the half-million mark in 1992, and the […]

MIAMI -- U.S. tourists traveling to Guatemala increased by 13.3% during the first five months of this year and a total of 136,500 are expected by the end of the […]

Costa Rica, Guatemala Report Continued Increases in Arrivals * NEW YORK - Central America's two leading destinations, Costa Rica and Guatemala, continue to report increases in travelers coming to enjoy […]