Cities in Guatemala

Fuentes Georginas

Fuentes Georginas is a magical hot spring destination in the cloud forest, with pools heated by the Zunil volcano.

Lake Izabal

Lake Izabal is the largest lake in Guatemala, a freshwater paradise with colonial forts, manatees, and hot springs.

Santa Cruz La Laguna

A steep, picturesque lakeside village accessible only by boat, offering spectacular views of the volcanoes.

Río Dulce

A tropical waterway connecting Lake Izabal to the Caribbean, lined with lush jungle and history.

San Marcos La Laguna

A spiritual center on Lake Atitlán, known for yoga, meditation, and its laid-back hippie atmosphere.

Lanquín

A busy mountain village known as the gateway to Semuc Champey and for its massive bat caves.

Jaibalito

The smallest and most inaccessible village on Lake Atitlán, a paradise for those seeking true peace.

Todos Santos Cuchumatán

An authentic Mayan village in the Cuchumatanes mountains, famous for its living traditions and attire.

Santiago Atitlán

Largest of the Lake Atitlán villages, center of the Tz'utujil Maya and the cult of Maximón.

Tiquisate

A large agricultural municipality in Escuintla, formerly a center for the United Fruit Company.

San Pedro La Laguna

A relaxed village on Lake Atitlán, popular with backpackers and Spanish students.

Iztapa

A historic coastal town considered the world capital of sailfish fishing.

Esquipulas

The most important pilgrimage site in Central America, with the Basilica of the Black Christ.

Momostenango

Known for its woolen textiles (ponchos) and the Maya ceremony 'Wajxaqib' B'atz'.

Chiquimula

Important city in Guatemala's 'dry corridor', known as the 'Pearl of the East'.

Sumpango

Like its neighbor Santiago, famous for the All Saints' Day kite festival.

San Mateo Ixtatán

A high-altitude town in the Cuchumatanes mountains, home of the Chuj Maya people.

Sayaxché

Town on the Río de la Pasión, a gateway to Maya sites like Ceibal.

Patzún

A town in the Chimaltenango highlands with a strong Kaqchikel identity.

Nebaj

One of the three main towns in the Ixil Triangle in the Quiché highlands.

Barberena

A city in the Santa Rosa department, an agricultural and commercial hub.

Puerto Barrios

Important port city on the Caribbean coast and capital of Izabal department.

San Agustín Acasaguastlán

A town in the El Progreso department with a notable colonial church.

La Democracia

Known for the pre-Columbian stone head sculptures in its main square.

Cobán

Mountain city known for coffee, cardamom, and natural reserves.

El Estor

Town on the shore of Lake Izabal, historically linked to nickel mining.

Tactic

A town in Alta Verapaz known for its textiles and silverwork.

Santa Cruz del Quiché

Capital of the El Quiché department and a center of the K'iche' Maya people.

Chimaltenango

Capital of the Chimaltenango department, located on the Pan-American Highway.

Coatepeque

One of the largest cities in Guatemala, an important commercial center.

Jacaltenango

Town in the Huehuetenango highlands, home to the Jakaltek Maya people.

Flores

Picturesque island town on Lake Petén Itzá, capital of Petén department.

San Cristóbal Verapaz

City in Alta Verapaz known for its church and nearby lake.

San José Pinula

A growing city to the east of the Guatemala City metropolitan area.

Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa

Important city in the Pacific region with pre-Columbian sites.

Retalhuleu

Capital of Retalhuleu department, a gateway to the Pacific beaches.

Santiago Sacatepéquez

Famous for its All Saints' Day festival featuring giant kites.

Cantel

Known for its large textile factory, the oldest in Guatemala.

Joyabaj

Town in the Quiché department, known for the Palo Volador ritual.

San Cristóbal Totonicapán

A highland town known for its traditional handicrafts.

San Marcos

Capital of the San Marcos department, near the Tajumulco volcano.

Chisec

A municipality in northern Alta Verapaz, known for its caves.

Santo Tomás de Castilla

Modern port city on the Caribbean coast, next to Puerto Barrios.

Quetzaltenango (Xela)

Second largest city, surrounded by volcanoes in the highlands.

Chicacao

A city in the Suchitepéquez department, in the coffee-growing zone.

Huehuetenango

Capital of the department of the same name in the western highlands.

Antigua Guatemala

Former capital famous for colorful colonial architecture.

Guatemala City

The metropolis and capital city of Guatemala, rich in museums.

Zacapa

Capital of Zacapa department, famous for its rum production.

Mazatenango

Capital of Suchitepéquez department, known for its carnival.