Guatemala

The captivating Central American country of Guatemala is blessed with a rich mixture of steep volcanoes, tropical rainforests, and ancient Mayan sites. Its capital – Guatemala city – is home to cultural gems such as the stately National Palace of Culture and the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, with a vibrant and lively nightlife to be enjoyed at the Zona Viva nightlife, while the cobblestoned streets of the charming city of Antigua boasts well preserved Spanish colonial buildings. When not soaking up the atmosphere and culture, there’s plenty of time to get an adrenaline rush for thrill seekers with stunning trekking routes through deep jungles and up dramatic volcanoes, world-class white-water rafting, and exploring miles and miles of caves, and plenty of ziplining. The volcanic crater at Lago de Atitlán offers both scuba diving and paragliding – or you can simply relax on an unspoilt beach.