Guatemala Travel

Practical guidance and thoughtful stories for planning travel in Guatemala, including Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlán, the highlands, Tikal, and Petén. Explore Maya culture and archaeology, family travel, nature, food, festivals, and private journey ideas.

Family walking down a cobblestone street between pastel buildings toward a distant volcano on a sunny day, holding hands.

Family-Friendly Private Tours in Guatemala

Jun 30, 2026

Family-Friendly Private Tours in GuatemalaPlan a private Guatemala family journey designed around your children’s ages, pace, comfort...

Maya woman wearing traditional Maya clothing Guatemala while walking through the streets of Chajul, with the community church visible in the background of the Ixil Highlands.

Traditional Maya clothing Guatemala

Jun 17, 2026

Key Takeaways Traditional Maya clothing remains part of daily life in many communities across Guatemala. Garments such as the huipil,...

Maya community gathered above Lake Atitlán at sunrise, overlooking the volcanoes while sharing stories and traditions rooted in Maya culture Guatemala

Maya Culture Guatemala

Jun 1, 2026

Maya Culture Guatemala is often understood through archaeology, yet many of its stories, traditions, and ways of seeing the world continue through daily life, memory, and the Popol Wuj.

Family-Friendly Coffee Tours Guatemala: Two children in beige work shirts pick ripe red coffee cherries from a branch while an adult farmer watches in a lush coffee plantation setting.

Family-Friendly Coffee Tours Guatemala

May 18, 2026

Family-Friendly Coffee Tours in Guatemala A family Guatemala coffee farm tour is an interactive, educational journey that covers the...

Maya spiritual guide leading a gratitude ceremony with community members beside Lake Atitlán and surrounding volcanoes during private cultural tours Guatemala experiences

private cultural tours Guatemala

May 12, 2026

How Private Cultural Tours Guatemala Work: A More Intentional Way to Travel Key Takeaways Private cultural tours in Guatemala prioritize...

Maya women in traditional festival dress during private indigenous tours in Guatemala

Private Indigenous Tours in Guatemala:

Feb 8, 2026

Private Indigenous Tours in Guatemala: Respectful Encounters with Living Maya Culture Living Traditions: Indigenous-Led Cultural...

Guatemala cultural tours image of three women from Lake Atitlán wearing traditional clothing and tocoyales, talking on the beach

Guatemala Cultural Tours for 2026 | Soul of Guatemala

Jan 10, 2026

Guatemala Cultural Tours Best Guatemala cultural tours and immersive trips for 2026 Key Takeaways # Product Name – Soul of Guatemala...

Colorful Christmas decorations and handcrafted ornaments displayed in a festive Guatemalan market, showcasing the vibrant culture of Guatemala in December.

Guatemala in December:

Nov 13, 2025

Guatemala in December 2025 with Martsam Travel, the Mayan World DMC: Holiday Traditions and Year-End Highlights Key Takeaways Guatemala's...

Bird’s-eye view of the colorful vegetable market in Chichicastenango, captured during a private tour in Guatemala from the US.

Best Private Tour Company for Guatemala from the US

Oct 29, 2025

Why Martsam Travel Is One of the Best Private Tour Companies for Guatemala from the US Discover Why US Travelers Choose Martsam Travel...

Mayan dancer at Chichicastenango Fair wearing colorful feathered headdress

Chichicastenango Fair

Oct 21, 2025

Key Takeaways What is the Chichicastenango Fair? 1. A Cultural Heartbeat 2. A Spiritual Crossroads 3. A Living History 4. An Economic...

Temples I and II in Tikal rising above the tropical rainforest, captured during one of our all-inclusive tours to Tikal.

Travel Packages to Guatemala

Sep 24, 2025

Seeking the ideal travel package to Guatemala? Whether you're dreaming of Maya ruins, volcano hikes, or lakefront relaxation, this guide...

Guatemalan artisan tour – close-up of Maya woman’s hands weaving colorful textile on a traditional backstrap loom

Guatemalan Artisan Tour – Authentic Cultural Journeys

Aug 13, 2025

Guatemalan Artisan Tour: Highlights: A Guatemalan artisan tour with Martsam Travel immerses you in a living heritage where ancestral...

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