Unspoilt, characterised by lakes, impressive Mayan archaeological sites like Tikal, where the Temple of the Great Jaguar stands proud amid dense tropical forest, Guatemala is also home to volcanoes. It may be small in size, but it is incredibly rich in culture, nature and history. Of all the trips to central America, Guatemala really makes an impression thanks to its smiling residents and their strong sense of hospitality, not to mention the colourful traditional clothing worn by inhabitants descended directly from the Mayan people. It is a land to be enjoyed, a paradise to be preserved, a secret land one hopes to be able to protect now and forever.
