Maya Biosphere Reserve is basically a nature reserve based in Guatemala. This attraction of the country of Guatemala is governed by an organization called CONAP. This nature reserve encompasses an area of around 21,500 sq. km; which makes it one of the biggest nature reserves of the country as well as the continent. The animal species housed by this reserve forest is quite diverse. During your visit to Maya Biosphere Reserve, you will come across fauna species like puma, jaguar, margay, crocodiles, white-tailed deer, different species of hawks, tapirs, howler monkeys, ocelot, spider monkeys, harpy eagles, scarlet macaws, red brocket, fresh water turtle and many more. This Central American nature reserve is also home to a wide variety of flora  [...]

Guatemala is one of the luckiest countries in Central America. It has coastlines on both seas, the Caribbean as well as the Pacific. Although most of Guatemala’s major attractions are inland, the beaches here are worthy of note as well. The less traveled beaches are a definite must visit if peace and tranquility are what you want. Since these are not as visited as they should be, you certainly will not find many tourist hordes disturbing the peace. These are a world apart from the city hustle and bustle. 1. Monterrico MOnterrica is situated on the Pacific coast of Guatemala. It is certainly the most popular in the country. This is a black sand beach with strong currents. The beach can not be referred to as a picture postcard kind of beach  [...]

Utila – Bay Islands, Honduras Get thrilled with the most amazing and internationally recognized cheapest place for scuba dive. Here, the whale shark and many marine lives add immense joy in your adventure. The Central America bag packers lay down the street that shows the inner beauty and closeness to nature. Antiqua – Guatemala Guatemala is a very well maintained colonial city that has plenty of things on its ground. Guatemala, an equatorial Europe is occupied by Pubs, Spanish schools & Hostels, Coffee shops, International restaurants. Santa Elena – Costa Rica Costa Rica is one of the most astonishing, charming, blended with the bless of nature, trees on the streets, howler monkeys and a small canopy tour with the very less  [...]

El Mirador is believed by many scholars and historians to be the cradle of the Mayan civilization. The pre classic Mayan city of El Mirador was absolutely unknown till it was discovered around nineteen twenty six. The ruins are located in the upper northern regions in the Peten department of Guatemala. It is not far from the border shared with Mexico. The ruins are shrouded by thick vegetation and you can see trees sprouting from the rocks. El Mirador Guatemala is certainly one of the most splendid examples of the greatness of the Mayan Civilization in the pre classic period. El Mirador Guatemala is close to two thousand years old. The city thrived in the period between 150 B C to 150 A D. It is said to be a major center of trade for Mayans  [...]

Lake Atitlan is arguably the world’s most beautiful lake. All visitors praise the lake. Aldous Huxley, who was an English novelist, described the lake as ‘really too much of a good thing’. Lake Atitlan derives its name from the word ‘atitlan’, which is a Mayan word that translates as ‘the place where the rainbow gets its colours’. Lake Atitlan’s bottom has not been sounded to gauge the depth as yet. Despite this, Lake Atitlan Guatemala is regarded as Central America’s deepest lake. The lake is nearly 1,115 feet deep. Lake Atitlan is volcanic in its origins. The lake is nearly 5,125 feet above the level of the sea. The lake stretches for a distance of 12 miles, when it comes to length. It width is anywhere between 4.4 miles  [...]

Panajachel is synonymous with good food, entertainment, and wonderful people. All individuals traveling to Guatemala must make it a point to stop at Panajachel. It is a jewel among Guatemala’s highlands. Panajachel is situated at an impressive height of 5,238 feet above level of the sea. The mesmerizing Lake Atitlan is situated adjacent to it. The volcanoes of Atitlan, San Pedro, and Toliman lie in the vicinity.’ Lake Atitlan is pretty and picturesque. It derives its name from the word ‘atitlan’. This means ‘the place where the rainbow gets its colors’ in Mayan language. The culture at Panajachel is predominantly Mayan. This is similar to the country’s highland destinations. The ancestors of the region belong to the Mayan civilization.  [...]