Best Central America Destinations
Take a look at our examples of travel packages to get an idea of what you can find in these fantastic destinations; each itinerary is flexible and very easy to customize to meet your travel expectations, hotel type, and personal wishes.
Guatemala is the most vibrant cultural destination in Central America with 23 different ethnic groups, its native markets, handicrafts, shamanic rituals, and beautiful landscapes.
This extraordinary region inhabits native groups with an authentic and unique cultural and linguistic heritage, traditions, culture, and identity; descendants of the Mayan people who still maintain the customs and traditions, rich in colorful folklore expressed in their religion, music, dance, food, and festivals.
These traditions present an excellent opportunity to discover and enjoy a cultural tour in Guatemala and make your vacation an enjoyable experience full of color, culture, and adventure.
Festivities like All Saints Day (1. November) are a mixture of the pagan traditions and the Catholicism brought by the Spanish between the centuries 16 and 17.
Its multicolored markets with textile fill agreeably the pupils, a manifestation of the most recognized indigenous art where each of them has their interpretation.
Holy week in Antigua, another mixture of the indigenous traditions and the Christianity manifested in the ephemeral art of the carpets that they bear the step of the processions followed by thousands of devoted and curious visitors, the smell to incense and the faith is breathed at each corner of the city.
The giant kite festival of Santiago Sacatepéquez on the 1st of November is another cultural experience during All Saints’ Day that brings special requests to God and whose festivity ends by enjoying a delicious traditional dish called cold meat.
From the mystic indigenous, high lands to the magical Carib Garífuna, a country of culture and fascinating nature is Guatemala that presents a great variety of options in your journey to the fascinating world of our lively culture.
Visiting the Maya ruins in Peten Guatemala is a fabulous travel experience. Lily and the team at Martsam Travel in Guatemala are experts at making your travel plans come true. ln addition to the immense cultural value of the sites, you have chances to see unusual tropical animals. Totally great experience!
Craig