I have just got back from a short trip to Guatemala, where I met up with some excellent local travel specialists who offer a range of exciting trips and tours throughout this fascinating country in the heart of Central America.While I was there I saw some incredible local markets, filled with life and colour; beautiful landscapes, such as the clear blue Lake Atitlan; mystic Mayan ruins and burning embers from where shamen had performed traditional rituals; I also did a short but unforgettable Pacaya Volcano hike.You can find out more about many of these places and experiences in the Guatemala Travel Guide, which is now live and I'll also add some blogs about these experiences soon.Here's a little more about the Guatemala Travel Guide:• 5 Regions to visit in Guatemala – form the Pacific to the Highlands to the Caribbean.• 20 Places of Interest in Guatemala – including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, colonial cities, mountains, jungle and Mayan ruins. • 55 Attractions across Guatemala – including local markets, museums, tiny villages and little-visited secrets.• We have well over 100 great photos of Guatemala to help set the scene, but please do let us know if you have any better images you’d like to add!The first of our Travel Experts in Guatemala, ViaVenture, is an excellent tour operator based in Antigua. ViaVenture offer a wide range of outstanding activities in Guatemala, as well as trips and tours throughout Guatemala. Many of these will be added to the website over the coming few weeks.Please feel free to look through the Guatemala Travel Guide, let me know if you’ve any thoughts – and if you’ve been there, please add your reviews!ThanksStuart
