9 days in Guatemala Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): don't miss a visit to Pintando Santa Catarina Palopo.

To see maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Panajachel day trip planning app.

London, UK to Panajachel is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Panajachel is minus 6 hours. Traveling from London in March, expect nights in Panajachel to be a bit warmer, around 13°C, while days are much warmer, around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can fly 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.

On the 4th (Sat), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Flores, enjoy some diversion at Reyes Tikal, then make a trip to Jorge's Rope Swing, and finally get to know the resident critters at Petencito Zoo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Sun): explore the ancient world of Cultural Triangle Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park.

To see photos and more tourist information, go to the Flores trip itinerary tool.

Fly from Panajachel to Flores in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Panajachel in March, expect Flores to be somewhat warmer, temps between 35°C and 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to 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 6th (Mon): delve into the mystery of Tikal.

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Tikal National Park trip planner.

Traveling by car from Flores to Tikal National Park takes 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 Antigua.

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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Convento Santa Clara and Food Tours. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Antigua: Guatemala City (National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Museo Popol Vuh, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de San Jose, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, explore the ancient world of La Recoleccion, and make a trip to San Jose El Viejo.

To find photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Antigua tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by combination of shuttle and flight from Tikal National Park to Antigua takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. In March, daytime highs in Antigua are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.