Understand Guatemala

Guatemala Today

The most beautiful train wreck you're ever likely to see.

History

The timeless Maya watch as empires rise and crumble.

Guatemalan Way of Life

Tortillas, beans and fútbol are about all that this diverse nation has in common.

Maya Heritage

The Maya haven't gone anywhere and their culture is hanging in there, too...more or less.

Arts & Architecture

From towering temples to Nobel Prize–winning authors, this little country packs a punch arts-wise.

Land & Wildlife

With volcanoes, jungles, lakes and desert, Guatemala plays host to over a thousand species of birds, mammals and reptiles.