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Highlands

Living Mayan Culture

The Guatemalan highlands offer the perfect combination of natural beauty, spectacular mountain landscapes and traditions of Mayan culture.

The most deeply rooted indigenous culture is in the highlands. Its pine forests and active volcanoes allow hiking, canopy and ecotourism. The western region offers a folkloric display that unites the pre-Columbian cosmogony with the customs of the conquistadors. It is a perfect combination of natural beauties like Lake Atitlán and traditions like the colorful Chichicastenango market.

The representation of millenary traditions and experiences of the Mayan peoples are reflected in each habit inherited from the ancestral diversity of the region. It also presents diverse options for meeting with communities, it is the ideal space to enjoy cultural diversity, learn languages and traditions. Promises visitors an unparalleled experience.