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By Sarah Casewit, luxury travel advisor and founder of her namesake travel consultancy. For the traveler who hasn't decided where yet but knows it has to be worth it.
Guatemala Calls For Slow Travel
Guatemala is not a country you rush through. It’s a place that asks you to slow your pace, sharpen your senses, and listen to the land, to its people, to histories that are still very much alive. This itinerary traces a thoughtful arc through three of Guatemala’s most soulful regions: the volcanic calm of Lake Atitlán, the colonial elegance of Antigua, and the deep jungle heart of the ancient Maya world near Tikal.