Guatemala – the capital of the eponymous state and the largest city in the country – was founded in 1524 by the conquistador Pedro de Alvarado and originally bore the name of Santiago. It is an amazing city, full of quirks and its mysteries.

For many travelers Guatemala is Antigua, that in Spanish means "antiquity". Throughout the western hemisphere there are no more places where so much samples of colonial architecture are gathered.

"The place where the rainbow gets color" (that is the translation of the Mayan name of the lake) is considered as one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in Guatemala.

Panajachel is a small town on the shores of Atitlan Lake. It has change into an upscale resort that is in requisition of foreign guests.

One of the most interesting places of highland Guatemala is the town of Chichicastenango, founded by the tribe of Indians Quiche who speak the most widespread language in the area; it is spoken by about a million people.

The tour of nine days will allow you to get acquainted with the outstanding monuments of Guatemala. They are not only the heritage of the Maya Indians who inhabited this land, but also brilliant examples of colonial baroque cities. You can also visit to Copan, one of the largest cities in ancient times, located in modern Honduras.