11 days in Guatemala Itinerary

The largest city in Central America and the country's capital, Guatemala City contains historic sights and modern businesses.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Guatemala City: Antigua (Volcán Pacaya, ChocoMuseo, &more). There's lots more to do: meet the residents at La Aurora Zoo, take in the spiritual surroundings of Catedral Metropolitana, see the interesting displays at Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena, and delve into the distant past at Acueducto de Pinula.

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Roanoke, USA to Guatemala City is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Roanoke in November, you will find days in Guatemala City are a bit warmer (74°F), and nights are much warmer (59°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to catch the bus to Quetzaltenango.

Named for the Quetzal bird--one of Guatemala's national symbols--Quetzaltenango once included the territories controlled by K'iche' Mayans, a pre-Columbian tribe eventually supplanted by Spanish conquistadores.

On the 15th (Sun), get impressive views of Santa Maria Volcano, take in the architecture and atmosphere at La Ermita de la Concepcion (La Conquistadora), and then contemplate the waterfront views at Laguna Chicabal.

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Getting from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango by bus takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Guatemala City in November, Quetzaltenango is little chillier at night with lows of 46°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can go by car to Panajachel.

A little town with a thriving tourism industry, Panajachel sits on the northern shore of scenic Atitlan Lake, one of Guatemala's major vacation destinations.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): make a trip to Pintando Santa Catarina Palopo, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Santa Catarina Palopo Church, then identify plant and animal life at Reserva Natural Atitlán, and finally get impressive views of Lake Atitlan.

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You can drive from Quetzaltenango to Panajachel in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Panajachel when traveling from Quetzaltenango in November, with lows around 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can drive to Lanquin.

San Agustín Lanquín, often referred to simply as Lanquín, is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Alta Verapaz. On the 17th (Tue), head outdoors with Aventura Grande, admire the sheer force of Monumento Natural Semuc Champey, and then Head underground at Grutas Las Marias.

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You can drive from Panajachel to Lanquin in 5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Panajachel in November: high temperatures in Lanquin hover around 88°F and lows are around 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can take a shuttle to Flores.

An island town, capital of the landlocked region of Peten, attractive Flores features pleasant architecture that complements the shimmering appearance of the surrounding lake.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Wed): get outside with Actún Can, then make a trip to Jorge's Rope Swing, then examine the collection at Museo del Islote Santa Barbara, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Flores.

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You can take a shuttle from Lanquin to Flores in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Lanquin, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Flores, ranging from highs of 81°F to lows of 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can drive to Tikal National Park.

Take a trip to Tikal National Park and discover an ancient city in the thick tropical jungle.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Tikal.

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Traveling by car from Flores to Tikal National Park takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.