We have a selection of guidebooks to some of our most popular countries in Latin America. Written by our specialists, they detail destination information, a wildlife guide, some suggested itineraries and plenty more to inspire your holiday. Fill in the form below and if you live in UK, your guidebook will arrive by post within the next couple of days. For those who live abroad, we will send this via a PDF to your email.
South America, a place so diverse and exotic, it is almost impossible to encapsulate in just a few words. Our specialists are the proof that to really get under the skin of such an exciting continent, you need to return time and time again. From the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, to the unspoiled beaches of northern Brazil, abundant wildlife of the Galapagos and lost kingdoms of Peru; South America is a truly unique place, bursting with culture and oozing with intrigue.
Guatemala is an awe-inspiring country where you will find natural beauty, with highland lakes ringed by perfect volcanic cones and rich jungles full of wildlife and beautiful birds. Delightful colonial architecture with flashes of highland culture contrast with brightly coloured markets and impressive Mayan ruins. It is a colourful and vibrant country which combines very well with a trip to Mexico and Belize. Given its relatively small size, it contains a lot to hold any visitors attention.
Sinead, our Latin America specialist (and forever jetsetter) talks about her Guatemalan experience and how she uncovers the diversity of the country. Combining a visit to the cobbled streets of Antigua, the mind blowing landscape of Lake Atitlan and the Mayan city of Tikal, it was one trip with three very different experiences…
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The region of El Peten covers nearly one-third of the northern part of the country and is one of Guatemala’s most sparsely populated areas. A large area of El Peten belongs to the Maya Biosphere Reserve, a wildlife haven that stretches from Belize through Guatemala to Mexico. Here, parrots and monkeys far outnumber people and lush lowland jungle holds countless Mayan ruins.
The Tikal archaeological site is by far the most impressive and famous Mayan site, which has a stunning collection of impressive temples in the heart of a vast national park, where howler monkeys are a common sight in the trees above you. Many of the ruins are still hidden under mounds of earth, awaiting excavation. Tikal comprises thousands of well-preserved structures surrounded by wild jungle. Visiting the site early in the morning, you can hear the jungle awakening and see the temples emerge from the early morning mist. It is possible to climb up certain sections of the ruins and take in views over the entire national park.
There is more to the region than just Tikal. Archaeology enthusiasts will also enjoy Yaxhá, which is located on the banks of a beautiful, crocodile-filled lagoon; the impressively restored Ceibal and Aguateca ruins; and Uaxactún, an ancient Mayan city. One of El Petén’s main towns include Flores, which is located on an island on Lake Petén and enjoys fabulous views of the sunsets over the water. The town provides easy access to Tikal, and with its close proximity to the Belize border, this makes for a great destination to combine in a multi-country itinerary.