Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Xocomil Water Park and Xetulul Amusement Park:
This amazing recre-
ational center and its unique accommodations have quickly become Guatemala's
top tourism draw and are certainly worth a stop if traveling to Guatemala with
children—or if you just need to indulge your inner child (
Xocomil Water
Takalik Abaj:
This site spread over a series of terraces and coffee farms re-
veals interesting elements of Olmec influence in early Mayan culture. Adding to
its allure is a wonderful lodge found on its ninth terrace (
Takalik Abaj
).
Manchón Guamuchal Wetland Preserve:
These important protected wet-
lands are an excellent spot for bird-watching, which you can do along the canals
lining the dense mangrove forests. The clean, gently sloping dark-sand beaches
here are also among Guatemala's best-kept secrets (
Manchón Guamuchal
Iztapa:
Guatemala is undoubtedly the sailfishing capital of the world, with
several world records for single-day catch and release in the waters just off the
coast of Iztapa. Several outfitters and lodgings have sprung up to accommodate
the wishes of this very distinct class of adventure travelers (
IZTAPA
).
Biotopo Monterrico-Hawaii:
Here is one of Guatemala's most popular, ac-
cessible beaches with a wide range of nearby accommodations. In season, you'll
have the rare chance to spot a nesting sea turtle or interact with baby sea turtles
at the local turtle hatchery before their initial voyage out to sea (
Biotopo
