15 days in Guatemala Itinerary

The former capital of Guatemala and a World Heritage Site, Antigua retains its colonial charm and remains one of the most visited destinations in the country.

Iglesia de La Merced and Convento de las Capuchinas will appeal to history buffs. Do some cultural sightseeing at Caoba Farms and Centro Cultural La Azotea. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Antigua: Guatemala City (Catedral Metropolitana, Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena, &more). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo, explore the ancient world of La Recoleccion, get engrossed in the history at Casa Santo Domingo Museums, and make a trip to San Jose El Viejo.

To see maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Antigua trip itinerary planner.

Belgrade, Serbia to Antigua is an approximately 19-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Belgrade to Antigua is minus 7 hours. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Belgrade in January; daily highs in Antigua reach 27°C and lows reach 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can fly to Peten.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): make a trip to Isla Principal Topoxte and then delve into the distant past at Yaxha National Park.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Peten vacation builder website.

Getting from Antigua to Peten by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and taxi; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Parque arqueologico uaxactun and Cultural Triangle Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park. Step off the beaten path and head to Ixpanpajul Nature Park and Cerro Biotope Cahui. There's much more to do: have fun at Reyes Tikal, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Flores, and don't miss a visit to Jorge's Rope Swing.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Flores travel tool.

Getting from Peten to Flores by car takes about 1.5 hours. February in Flores sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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 6th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tikal.

To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Tikal National Park trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Flores to Tikal National Park in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can travel 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Museo Casa Botran as well as Museo Ixkik' del Traje Maya. On the 7th (Tue), examine the collection at Museo Ixkik' del Traje Maya, pause for some photo ops at Teatro Municipal de Quetzaltenango, stop by Chocolate Dona Pancha, then take an in-depth tour of Museo Casa Botran, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Natura Spa Xela. Keep things going the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Andres Xecul, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia de San Andres de Xecul, then pause for some serene contemplation at La Ermita de la Concepcion (La Conquistadora), and finally examine the collection at Museo del Ferrocarril de los Altos.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Quetzaltenango holiday builder website.

Traveling by combination of shuttle and flight from Tikal National Park to Quetzaltenango takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. February in Quetzaltenango sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can catch the shuttle to Chichicastenango.

Sitting in a scenic spot among towering mountains, Chichicastenango has a large indigenous population and displays its cultural heritage in a burst of color when hosting its long-established market.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Museo de Mascaras Ceremoniales, then stroll the grounds of Chichi Cemetery, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Santo Tomas Church.

To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Chichicastenango online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by shuttle from Quetzaltenango to Chichicastenango takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Chichicastenango are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can travel back home.