In Guatemala, history dovetails with nature. From Guatemala City to Antigua, from the new capital to the old, this itinerary takes you to the heart of the country’s ancient Mayan heritage via its incredible landscapes. The country remains sparsely populated, and whether Mayan or more recent, every archeaological ruin seems to blend with enveloping nature. Its mountains, lakes and volcanoes offer stunning backdrops that will delight lovers of short country strolls and long hikes in the wilderness alike.
Proud of his homeland’s past and exceptional environment, Chef Sergio Diaz is committed to putting Guatemalan gastronomy in the spotlight. The cuisine he serves at the Sublime restaurant is born of his meticulous research carried out with help from anthropologist Jocelyn Degollado. Together, they identified...
Hotel and restaurant in town. A sumptuous ambassador of Guatemalan elegance infused with romanticism, Villa Bokéh gracefully connects past, present and future. Located 10 minutes from downtown Antigua, Guatemala’s ancient colonial city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this intimate, tastefully renovated boutique hotel provides the perfect foil to its vibrant surroundings. Here, the hustle and bustle gives way to silence, interspersed only by the chirping of birds and the lapping of water. With its patios embellished with fountains, its sheltered upstairs galleries and large windows opening onto lush parkland, Villa Bokéh invites you to dream and let go. Adorned with works of art, this luxurious Central American hacienda hosts 16 rooms, some with private gardens and others with balconies. All are enveloped in the bewitching aura of the volcano rising in the distance. Clearly imbued with an ecological commitment that follows the earth’s lead, this is a magical haven of true relaxation.
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A meeting place for local artisans and passing tourists alike, this vast and vibrant marketplace showcases the country's rich traditions and craftsmanship, from traditional Mayan textiles to ceramics, wood carvings, bags and masks, figurines, kites and bags of roasted coffee. The wares on sale come...
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Antigua’s epic panorama, from Cerro de la Cruz
Simply follow a path up a small hill to discover one of the most beautiful views over Antigua Guatemala. From Cerro de la Cruz, countless convents, monasteries and churches, nestled among the wide cobbled streets of the former Guatemalan capital, are revealed. In the background stands the imposing Agua...
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Shopping at Nim Po't market
A meeting place for local artisans and passing tourists alike, this vast and vibrant marketplace showcases the country's rich traditions and craftsmanship, from traditional Mayan textiles to ceramics, wood carvings, bags and masks, figurines, kites and bags of roasted coffee. The wares on sale come...
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Antigua’s epic panorama, from Cerro de la Cruz
Simply follow a path up a small hill to discover one of the most beautiful views over Antigua Guatemala. From Cerro de la Cruz, countless convents, monasteries and churches, nestled among the wide cobbled streets of the former Guatemalan capital, are revealed. In the background stands the imposing Agua...
Santa Catarina Palopó -
Guatemala
15 rooms - 1 villa
This property is open.
Hotel and restaurant on a lake. The unbroken view of Lake Atitlan and the three volcanoes overlooking it is stunning: from the infinity pool, the terraces or simply through the large bay windows. Built on a hillside, Casa Palopó has preserved a unique intimate atmosphere from its past as a private residence. Its decoration is warm, with a mix of intense colours, massive wood, crafted objects and fabrics and spaces designed to live in. You can stay at the library, in the loungers or in the candle light of the dining room, dreaming of the next escape to the magnificent nature or the discovery of the Maya culture.
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a town cut off from the world. Hidden away behind the cobblestone alleyways and red roofs of Chichicastenango, there's an incredible market waiting to be discovered. Often arriving on foot from the surrounding valleys, the market gardeners, farmers and artisans make their way there to sell their...
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The timeless city of Antigua
The enduring city of Antigua has resisted earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, and the (temporary) evacuation of its entire population. Huddled between three volcanoes, the former capital seems even more beautiful today. Enjoy the fortuitous opportunity to stroll among the colonial vestiges of the...
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A stroll through the market of Chichicastenango
a town cut off from the world. Hidden away behind the cobblestone alleyways and red roofs of Chichicastenango, there's an incredible market waiting to be discovered. Often arriving on foot from the surrounding valleys, the market gardeners, farmers and artisans make their way there to sell their...
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The timeless city of Antigua
The enduring city of Antigua has resisted earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, and the (temporary) evacuation of its entire population. Huddled between three volcanoes, the former capital seems even more beautiful today. Enjoy the fortuitous opportunity to stroll among the colonial vestiges of the...
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Guatemala: its storied heritage and natural landscapes
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