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The Maya Triangle

Guatemala · El Salvador · Honduras

Explore the Maya world across three countries. From the archaeological sites of El Salvador and Copán to Guatemala’s tropical rivers, temples and highland communities, this journey brings together history and living culture.

  • Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
  • Destinations: Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras
  • Experience: Multidestination culture and Maya archaeology

Your journey, day by day.

  1. Day 01

    Welcome to Guatemala City

    Arrive at La Aurora International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Guatemala City.

    • Overnight: Guatemala City
    Facade of the National Palace of Culture in Guatemala City under a blue sky
  2. Day 02

    Discover El Salvador’s Maya heritage

    Travel toward El Salvador, visiting the archaeological sites of Tazumal, Casa Blanca and Joya de Cerén along the route. Continue to San Salvador.

    • Overnight: San Salvador
    • Highlights: Tazumal, Casa Blanca, Joya de Cerén
    Main stepped pyramid of Tazumal under a blue sky with a green lawn in front
  3. Day 03

    Santa Ana and Copán

    Enjoy a brief panoramic visit to Santa Ana before crossing into Honduras. Explore Copán’s carved stelae, Hieroglyphic Stairway and ball court.

    • Overnight: Copán
    • Highlights: Santa Ana, carved stelae, Hieroglyphic Stairway
    Maya ball court at Copán Ruinas framed by lush green trees
  4. Day 04

    Quiriguá and Río Dulce

    Return to Guatemala and visit Quiriguá’s sculpted monuments before continuing to Río Dulce.

    • Overnight: Río Dulce
    • Highlights: Quiriguá’s sculpted monuments
    Río Dulce canyon flanked by jungle-covered hills near Livingston, Guatemala
  5. Day 05

    Río Dulce and Livingston

    Travel by boat to Livingston and discover its Garífuna character. Navigate through tropical scenery, the river canyon and channels, with panoramic views of San Felipe Castle. Continue overland to Flores.

    • Overnight: Flores / Petén
    • Highlights: Livingston, the river canyon, San Felipe Castle
    Stone walls and towers of Castillo de San Felipe seen from the water of Río Dulce
  6. Day 06

    Tikal and the journey south

    Explore Tikal’s Q and R complexes, Central Acropolis, Temple I and Temple II. Visit Mundo Perdido if time allows. After lunch, transfer to the airport and fly to Guatemala City.

    • Overnight: Guatemala City
    • Highlights: Q and R complexes, Central Acropolis, Temple I and Temple II
    Temple I at Tikal rising between rainforest trees
  7. Day 07

    Market colors and lake views

    Travel to Chichicastenango to explore its traditional market and Santo Tomás Church. Continue to Lake Atitlán, surrounded by volcanic peaks, and enjoy a panoramic introduction to Panajachel.

    • Overnight: Lake Atitlán
    • Highlights: traditional market, Santo Tomás Church, Panajachel
    Santo Tomás Church and the market stalls of Chichicastenango from above
  8. Day 08

    San Juan La Laguna to Antigua

    Cross the lake by boat to San Juan La Laguna. Visit its Catholic church, discover chocolate-making at a local cooperative, learn about natural textile dyes and meet artisans working with medicinal plants. Return to Panajachel and continue to Antigua Guatemala.

    • Overnight: Antigua Guatemala
    • Highlights: chocolate-making, natural textile dyes, medicinal plants
    San Juan La Laguna among green hills on the shore of Lake Atitlán, from above
  9. Day 09

    Antigua’s colonial heritage

    Discover La Merced Church, the main square and the Cathedral during a half-day tour. Enjoy time to browse local shops, followed by a free afternoon to explore at your own pace.

    • Overnight: Antigua Guatemala
    • Highlights: La Merced Church, the main square, the Cathedral
    Cobblestone street with colorful facades and the Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua Guatemala
  10. Day 10

    Until next time

    After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing flight.

    Green mountains under scattered clouds, seen from an airplane window

Unforgettable experiences along the way.

  • El Salvador’s archaeological sites.
  • Copán’s sculptural heritage.
  • Río Dulce and Livingston.
  • Tikal’s ancient architecture.
  • Guatemala’s highland communities.

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