City Experiences in Guatemala - 13 Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
   0 minutes from Airport

   Arrive in Guatemala City and check in at your hotel

2. Day 2: Guatemala City
   25 minutes (5.3 miles) from hotel

   Explore Guatemala's capital city and visit the National Palace and Cathedral of Guatemala City

3. Day 3: Antigua Guatemala
   1 hour (26 miles) from hotel

   Visit the charming city of Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage site with colonial architecture and beautiful plazas. Don't miss the Santa Catalina Arch and the Cerro de la Cruz viewpoint.

4. Day 4: Antigua Guatemala
   10 minutes (2.5 miles) from hotel

   Visit the La Azotea coffee plantation and museum to learn about the history and process of coffee production in Guatemala.

5. Day 5: Chichicastenango
   2 hours (77 miles) from hotel

   Explore one of the most colorful and traditional markets in Central America at Chichicastenango. Also, check out the Santo Tomás Church.

6. Day 6: Lake Atitlán
   2 hours (60 miles) from hotel

   Visit the stunning Lake Atitlán and take a boat tour to visit the surrounding villages such as San Marcos la Laguna, Santiago Atitlán, and San Juan la Laguna.

7. Day 7: Guatemala City
   3 hours (93 miles) from hotel

   Visit one of the most famous Mayan archaeological sites in Central America at Tikal.

8. Day 8: Guatemala City
   4 hours (185 miles) from hotel

   Take an exciting trip to climb Volcano Pacaya and enjoy the stunning view from the top (Note: check if the volcano is open for visiting)

9. Day 9: Cobán
   3 hours (135 miles) from hotel

   Explore the lush landscape of the highlands and visit the Semuc Champey Natural Monument.

10. Day 10: Quetzaltenango
    3 hours (78 miles) from hotel

    Explore the second-largest city in Guatemala and visit El Parque Centroamérica and the Quetzaltenango Municipal Theater.

11. Day 11: Quetzaltenango
    30 minutes (13 miles) from hotel

    Visit the colorful and lively San Francisco el Alto Market, where you can buy traditional textiles and crafts.

12. Day 12: Retalhuleu
    3 hours (91 miles) from hotel

    Visit one of the best amusement parks in Central America at Xetulul Theme Park

13. Day 13: Guatemala City
    2.5 hours (129 miles) from hotel

    Return back to Guatemala City, do some last-minute shopping and explore the Zona Viva district.

Time and Costs Estimates

• National Palace (1 hour, free)
• Cathedral of Guatemala City (1 hour, free)
• Santa Catalina Arch (30 minutes, Q20)
• Cerro de la Cruz viewpoint (30 minutes, free)
• La Azotea coffee plantation and museum (2 hours, Q50)
• Chichicastenango Market (2 hours, free)
• Lake Atitlán boat tour (5 hours, Q150)
• Tikal (4 hours, Q150)
• Volcano Pacaya hike (6 hours, Q100)
• Semuc Champey Natural Monument (5 hours, Q100)
• El Parque Centroamérica (1 hour, free)
• Quetzaltenango Municipal Theater (1 hour, free)
• San Francisco el Alto Market (2 hours, free)
• Xetulul Theme Park (6 hours, Q200)
• Total Estimated Costs (Q940 or about USD 123)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit Livingston, Rio Dulce, and Flores as well. If you are short on time, you can consider skipping Retalhuleu and the Xetulul Theme Park.