32 days in Guatemala Itinerary

Sitting at the base of the volcano of the same name, San Pedro La Laguna has a particularly lively and international atmosphere, attracting tourists from across the world with its lakeside and volcanic scenery, nightlife, and wealth of budget accommodations.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Indian Nose and Galeria Imox. Step out of San Pedro La Laguna with an excursion to Coffee & Tea Tours in Santa Catarina Palopo--about 1h 15 min away. The adventure continues: relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, look for gifts at Casa Flor Ixcaco, admire all the interesting features of Finca Xetuc, and get impressive views of Volcan San Pedro.

For reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our San Pedro La Laguna vacation trip planner.

Brussels, Belgium to San Pedro La Laguna is an approximately 82-hour travel. The time zone changes from Central European Time (CET) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -7 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Brussels in April, with highs in San Pedro La Laguna at 27°C and lows at 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) to allow time to drive 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.

Popular historic sites such as La Recoleccion and Casa Popenoe are in your itinerary. Get a sense of the local culture at Photography Tours and Caoba Farms. Step out of Antigua to go to Amatitlan and see Thermal Spas, which is approximately 54 minutes away. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, see the interesting displays at Antigua Tabaco Compania S.A., let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and experience rural life at Valhalla Experimental Station.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Antigua online itinerary creator.

Getting from San Pedro La Laguna to Antigua by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle. Traveling from San Pedro La Laguna in April, things will get a bit warmer in Antigua: highs are around 31°C and lows about 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Catedral del Espiritu Santo and Food Tours. There's much more to do: get impressive views of Santiaguito Volcano, look for gifts at Chocolate Dona Pancha, examine the collection at Lxkik Maya Museum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at La Ermita de la Concepcion (La Conquistadora).

To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Quetzaltenango custom trip planner.

Traveling by car from Antigua to Quetzaltenango takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Antigua in April, with highs in Quetzaltenango at 27°C and lows at 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to drive 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.

Popular historic sites such as Pascual Abaj and Church of St Francis are in your itinerary. Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Museum and Museo Arqueologico Azul Maya are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Panajachel: Solola Market (in Solola) and Santa Cruz La Laguna (Tzantizotz Nature Reserve, Spas & Wellness, & more). Spend the 4th (Fri) peacefully gliding across the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area. And it doesn't end there: get impressive views of Lake Atitlan, take in the exciting artwork at La Galeria, take in the spiritual surroundings of Santa Catarina Palopo Church, and look for gifts at Thirteen Threads Fair Trade Store and Maya Women's Center.

For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Panajachel vacation builder.

You can drive from Quetzaltenango to Panajachel in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a shuttle. In May in Panajachel, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Flores, head outdoors with Cuevas de Ak'tun Kan, and then explore the ancient world of Ruinas de Uaxactun. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Ixpanpajul Nature Park and then make a trip to Jorge's Rope Swing.

To see more things to do and tourist information, use the Flores travel itinerary creator.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Panajachel to Flores in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can travel to Livingston.

The largely Garifuna town of Livingston sits at the mouth of a river flowing out into the sea.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): take in the dramatic scenery at Seven Altars. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Blanca.

For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Livingston custom trip planner.

You can do a combination of bus and ferry from Flores to Livingston in 6.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in May, and nighttime lows around 27°C. You will leave for home on the 13th (Sun).