Project Description
GTA
SMILE. YOU’VE LANDED IN GUATEMALA.
Guatemala is the soul of Central America—realm of Maya kings and seat of colonial power. Forgotten cities rise from lowland jungle, echoing with the calls of howler monkeys and toucans. Highland market towns bustle energetically, as ancient prayers rise in the smoke of copal incense.
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CapitalGuatemala City
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyGuatemalan Quetzal
ReadMen of Maize
TasteTamales
SipLimonada con soda
ExperienceDaybreak at Tikal's Temple IV
In Guatemala, the land is alive. Its mountainous spine links 34 volcanoes—19 of which are active and rumbling. Visitors can access several of these summits, earning views of glowing lava and fiery sunsets.
Guatemala is also a biological hotspot, sustaining nineteen distinct eco-regions. Local wildlife includes over 700 species of birds, approximately 250 species of mammals, and upwards of 200 different reptiles and amphibians. Visitors can also observe jaguars, tapirs, quetzals and sea turtles.
Here, plant life is similarly diverse. More than 8,000 species of plant have been identified to date, including 550 varieties of orchid. Understandably, roughly 28% of Guatemala’s territory is protected in reserves and national parks.
December through April are Guatemala’s sunniest months, ergo the best time to visit. During the Christmas season and Holy Week, traditional festivals overflow with color and pageantry. Rainy season extends from May to September. Regional temperatures vary with altitude and coastal proximity.
La Aurora International Airport, located just four miles south of central Guatemala City, offers regional connections to Belize, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and Peru. From the USA, direct flights arrive from Chicago (4.5 hours), Los Angeles (4.5 hours), Houston (3 hours) and Miami (2.5 hours).
LANDED designs customized vacations to areas throughout Guatemala. We organize luxury accommodation, charter flights, and tours with expert guides. Extensions can also be arranged to the beaches of Belize, Honduras, El Salvador and Costa Rica. Speak with a travel planner today at 801.582.2100. We’ll take care of the details.
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Machu Picchu is a city of gods. In the same breath, it bears witness to the power of the human imagination. Towering amongst the clouds, suspended between the Amazon and Andes, each rock seems hitched to the moon, sun and stars.
PERFECT
Could not have been more pleased. This was the trip of a lifetime for our family. Thank you!
GO WITH LANDED
If you’re planning to travel, go with LANDED. You won’t be disappointed.
AMAZING ADVENTURE
The whole rhythm of the trip was perfect, and leaving one place for the next worked perfectly. This trip definitely made me want to experience other great spots in South America.
TRIP OF A LIFETIME
The locations were amazing. Your on-the-ground team was fantastic–knowledgeable and accommodating. Beautifully organized.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
The best guide I’ve ever had anywhere in the world. Top notch talent.
GREAT SERVICE
You were a great help in planning–ensuring that I was staying at the right places and enjoying the type of activities we love–and the follow up was incredible.
YOU GOT TO KNOW US
Exactly the bonding and sharing experience we’d hoped for. The rhythm, variety, and tone was spot on. With effective listening skills, you built a good picture of what we wanted–more complicated than “just” luxury. The result was a great trip, one made just for us.
BEST EVER
Excellent attention to detail. You listened carefully, asked the right questions, and customized with just the right balance. Superb guides. We felt relaxed and pampered all the way. You’ll plan our next trip.
FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE
Not a single thing on the itinerary that we would change. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and prompt. The hotels were beautiful, the food delicious and the pace of the activities was perfect for us.
DO IT!
In short, our trip was amazing. Thanks so much for your constant assistance and thorough planning.
PERFECT
The planning, service and execution of the trip was flawless – thank you!
EXCELLENT
LANDED was helpful and knowledgeable, making our trip a memorable one. I will use your services in the future as I continue to explore Central & South America.
A VERY WELL ORGANIZED DREAM
Your patience with my questions and concerns during the planning stage was remarkable.
THANK YOU
You actually got to know us, which made it possible to know just what we like. You promised the best trip ever and you kept your promise.
ENTIRELY AMAZING
Your recommendations were well thought out. We thoroughly enjoyed our honeymoon. Thank you!
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE
LANDED is the ultimate. You helped us make the most out of a week’s time.
DIDN’T MISS A THING
We zip-lined, rafted, sailed, and surfed. The contacts were professional and courteous. We don’t want to be back at work. Thank you for all of the work you did to set up this trip.