Tour Guatemala: Land of the Maya

Our goal is always to find the most interesting and memorable lodging a region offers. Here's one of our favorites from this itinerary. For a complete list, please call or email us.

Panza Verde Hotel
A five-star boutique hotel, ideally situated on a quiet cobblestone street just a short walk from the main plaza and cathedral in the beautiful Spanish Colonial city of Antigua. The hotel features a lush garden surrounded by a tiled veranda and offers magnificent views of the three surrounding volcanoes from the rooftop garden and terrace. A private art gallery displays the work of local and international artists. Each of the nine guest suites is uniquely decorated in an exquisite fashion including native tapestries and antiques.

Starting Point: Guatemala City, Guatemala - 1:00 pm

Ending Point: Guatemala City, Guatemala - 9:00 am

Guatemala is known as the “land of eternal spring”. Temperatures are mild and vary little during the year. October through May is the dry season. The rainy season occurs in May through October, however this doesn’t affect all areas and often means sunny mornings with rain in the late afternoon.

Average Daily Highs (°F)	March	June	Nov.	Dec.
Guatemala City	77	75	72	72

Guatemalan Journey - Stephen Connely Benz
A memoir about life in Guatemala, opening with a long chapter on life in Guatemala City. An excellent account of the country's political history, traditions, and indigenous cultures.

Weaving Identities: Construction of Dress and Self in a Highland Guatemala Town - Carol Hendrickson
An ethnography of contemporary life in the Guatemalan highlands, and a study of the political significance and role of traditional costume.