{"id":14500,"date":"2021-10-27T05:00:53","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T05:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guatemalacvb.com\/regiones-de-guatemala\/"},"modified":"2022-03-18T20:35:42","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T20:35:42","slug":"regions-of-guatemala","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/guatemalacvb.com\/en\/regions-of-guatemala\/","title":{"rendered":"Regions of Guatemala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/guatemalacvb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2021\/10\/chooseGuatemala-slider01-background02.jpg&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Regions of Guatemala<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Guatemala is recognized worldwide for its cultural richness, with twenty-two ethnic groups of Mayan origin, the Garinagu people better known as Gar\u00edfuna, as well as Xinca and mestizos, who share their traditions and customs, religious mysticism, the Mayan worldview, gastronomy, crafts, living culture of a thousand-year-old people with pre-Hispanic and Hispanic ancestral heritage, archaeological wealth and 169 monumental sites, dating back more than 3,500 years of history, characteristics that make the country, the Heart of the Mayan World.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">This historical, natural and cultural heritage of Guatemala can be discovered throughout its time. The magic and mystery of the Mayan World subsist in ancient cities. The faces and kindness of the people, as well as the color of the regional costumes, are the echo of an impressive colonial past, which can still be heard in churches and convents. It is the contact with an exuberant nature, origin and destination of a unique biodiversity in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Guatemala is the ideal destination to appreciate nature, it has extensive beaches of volcanic origin in the Pacific, as well as white sand in the Caribbean. The country is crossed by a volcanic and mountainous chain that offers spectacular landscapes from impressive rock formations, active volcanoes, cloud forests, beautiful lakes and mighty rivers. Likewise, it has approximately 33% of its territory integrated within a system of protected areas, which guarantees the protection of its beautiful landscapes, abundant natural resources and rich biodiversity.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Due to its ecological diversity and cultural variety of the country, it has been divided into 7 tourist regions that have their own identity and an impressive variety of tourist attractions that make it unique:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;module-elige-gt&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 first tb_rwbo868 tf_box\">\n<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n<div class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tb_pro9831 tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n<div class=\"subrow_inner col_align_top tf_box tf_w\">\n<div class=\"sub_column module_column tf_box col2-1 first tb_tczn834\">\n<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n<div class=\"module module-buttons tb_9lb7178 buttons-horizontal transparent button squared\">\n<div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_inline_b\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#gtcvb-region-guatemala\" class=\"ui builder_button tb_default_color\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"tf_inline_b tf_vmiddle\">1. GUATEMALA, Modern and Colonial<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module module-buttons tb_3qjp647 buttons-horizontal solid button squared\">\n<div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_inline_b\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#gtcvb-region-antiplano\" class=\"ui builder_button tb_default_color\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"tf_inline_b tf_vmiddle\">2. ALTIPLANO, Living Mayan Culture<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module module-buttons tb_is7j415 buttons-horizontal solid button squared\">\n<div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_inline_b\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#gtcvb-region-peten\" class=\"ui builder_button tb_default_color\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">3. PET\u00c9N, Adventure in the Mayan World<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module module-buttons tb_uag9194 buttons-horizontal solid button squared\">\n<div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_inline_b\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#gtcvb-region-izabal\" class=\"ui builder_button tb_default_color\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"tf_inline_b tf_vmiddle\">4. IZABAL, A Green Caribbean<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sub_column module_column tf_box col2-1 last tb_gmki835\">\n<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n<div class=\"module module-buttons tb_cgf4541 buttons-horizontal solid button-right squared\">\n<div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_inline_b\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#gtcvb-region-verapaces\" class=\"ui builder_button tb_default_color\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"tf_inline_b tf_vmiddle\">5. LAS VERAPACES, Natural Paradise<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module module-buttons tb_14ye838 buttons-horizontal solid button-right squared\">\n<div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_inline_b\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#gtcvb-region-pacifico\" class=\"ui builder_button tb_default_color\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"tf_inline_b tf_vmiddle\">6. PACIFIC, Magic and Diverse<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module module-buttons tb_onkh731 buttons-horizontal solid button-right squared\">\n<div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_inline_b\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#gtcvb-region-oriente\" class=\"ui builder_button tb_default_color\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"tf_inline_b tf_vmiddle\">7. EAST, Mystical and Natural<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 last tb_69n5375 tf_box\">\n<div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n<div class=\"module module-image tb_lsj215 mapa image-center tf_mw\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/guatemalacvb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2021\/10\/regions-of-guate.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;regions-of-guate&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;75px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;section-full-width&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; module_id=&#8221;gtcvb-region-guatemala&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; module_class=&#8221;region-column-with-filter module-filter-yellow&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/guatemalacvb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2021\/10\/region1.2.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;35px|35px|35px|35px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;module-filter-yellow&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>GUATEMALA, Modern and Colonial<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">The departments of Guatemala and Sacatep\u00e9quez are located in this region.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guatemala City is the entry point for all visitors who enter by air, it is the most modern and cosmopolitan in the Central American region. Due to its harmonious development, it was conferred the title of Ibero-American Capital of Culture in 2015, with its Historic Center, business centers, shopping centers, convention centers, central market and handicrafts market; it also has golf courses and private medical services with high standards. Guatemala City is ideal for holding weddings, events and special meetings with top quality facilities and technology.<br \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Sacatep\u00e9quez is located La Antigua Guatemala, the main icon of the colonial Hispanic heritage, it is located in the Panchoy Valley, surrounded by three volcanoes and mountains with coffee plantations, macadamia, flowers, among others. It was declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 1979. It offers a very rich sample of architecture, monuments, colonial, churches, imagery and altarpieces from the colonial era, you can also visit markets, artisan workshops, study centers and schools of Spanish. It is a setting in which cultural and religious traditions come to life, ideal for holding weddings, events and special meetings with top-quality facilities and technology.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;\/en\/member-type\/hotels-venues\/hotels-venues-guatemala-city\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Find Places\/Suppliers in Guatemala City&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||9px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;\/en\/member-type\/hotels-venues\/hotels-venues-la-antigua-guatemala\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Find Places\/Suppliers in Antigua Guatemala&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/turismo.muniguate.com\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Learn more about Guatemala City here&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/guatemalacvb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2021\/10\/ciudadguatemala.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;ciudadguatemala&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;17%&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/guatemalacvb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2021\/10\/region1.1.jpg&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; module_id=&#8221;gtcvb-region-antiplano&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/guatemalacvb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2021\/10\/region2.2.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;35px|35px|35px|35px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; module_class=&#8221;region-column-with-filter module-filter-purple&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/guatemalacvb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2021\/10\/region2.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;155px|35px|155px|35px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">HIGHLANDS, Living Maya Culture<br \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The departments of Huehuetenango, Quich\u00e9, Chimaltenango, Totonicap\u00e1n, Solol\u00e1 and the northern part of San Marcos are located in this region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">In this territory of pre-Hispanic and colonial history the visitor appreciates the most deeply rooted indigenous culture the visitor appreciates the most deeply rooted indigenous culture of the country and comes into contact with local communities, cultural expressions of popular tradition, colorful open-air markets, dances, rituals , processions, among others, you can also enjoy its nature, landscape, crops, forests, hot springs and volcanoes. It is an ideal place to shop for handicrafts and study Spanish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">This area offers endless options to immerse yourself in the Mayan legacy, from anthropology to archeology, textile crafts, community and rural tourism, alternative medicine and also be the protagonist of an incredible mystical experience.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; module_id=&#8221;gtcvb-region-peten&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; module_class=&#8221;region-column-with-filter  module-filter-orange&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/guatemalacvb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2021\/10\/region3.2.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;175px|35px|175px|35px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">PET\u00c9N, Adventure in the Mayan World<br \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Within its territorial limits, the Mayan civilization developed,we found its maximum expression in the department of Pet\u00e9n, mainly during the Pre-Classic and Classic periods. Its archaeological sites are surrounded by jungle, including the Tikal National Park, declared a Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">It has an unequaled historical value for its archaeological wealth, its fauna and its biosphere reserve. It&#8217;s important archaeological sites make this region the most important in the Mayan World. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Pet\u00e9n, due to its natural reserves, is recognized as one of the lungs of the world, serving as a refuge and shelter for hundreds of animal and plant species. This forest richness and diversity allows adventure tourism, bird watching and ecotourism.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/guatemalacvb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2021\/10\/region3.1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;155px|35px|155px|35px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; module_id=&#8221;gtcvb-region-izabal&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/guatemalacvb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2021\/10\/region4.1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;35px|35px|35px|35px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; module_class=&#8221;region-column-with-filter module-filter-green&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/guatemalacvb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2021\/10\/region4.2.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;175px|35px|175px|35px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">IZABAL, A Green Caribbean<br \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">This region is located in the department of Izabal, it has very particular characteristics compared to what other Caribbean countries offer.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">In the season from October to May, on the Atlantic coast, visitors from cruise ships that dock at the Santo Tom\u00e1s de Castilla Port enter the country, who visit different attractions in the area.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The Guatemalan Caribbean has an overflowing tropical nature, where Lake Izabal is located, the largest in the country, which flows into the Dulce River and this in turn into the Caribbean Sea. The Castillo de San Felipe and especially the Quirigu\u00e1 archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stand out.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; module_id=&#8221;gtcvb-region-verapaces&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; module_class=&#8221;region-column-with-filter module-filter-green-2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/guatemalacvb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2021\/10\/region5.1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;175px|35px|175px|35px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">LAS VERAPACES, Natural Paradise<br \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">This region is made up of the departments of Alta and Baja Verapaz. It offers unique tropical ecosystems within which are the Quetzal Biotope, mountains, valleys and the widest variety of orchids. 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