Experience History
Cultural and anthropological tourists have been visiting Guatemala for decades. Known as the birthplace of the Mayan empire, Guatemala is home to towering ruins, delicate artifacts and other remnants of times past. Tikal and Flores are popular cities to stay in when planning a visit to The Tikal National Park, home of the Tikal ruins and the Temple of the Two Headed Snake, one of five looming towers located there. Visiting The Tikal National Park is as easy as booking airfare to Flores, Guatemala and staying at one of the area's local hotels. A comprehensive list of accommodations can be found at http://www.sailing-diving-guatemala.com/hotels/index-tikal-flores.htm. The park is open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily and has an entrance fee of $20. Although the park does not have an official web site, Eco Adventure is a helpful resource.
Eco Adventure
4 Avenida 7-95 Zona 14
2nd Level
Guatemala City, 01014
Guatemala
(502) 2367-2837
http://www.TikalPark.com
Have an Adventure
Fly through the forests on a zip line. Float down the tame, or untamed, Guatemalan rivers on a kayak or raft. Or simply lay back and relax in a massive hammock. Simply saying that you did it in Guatemala adds an extra spark of adventure. These tour guides offer a variety of low cost activities, so you can decide your level of adventure. Or, seek out a local for even less at http://www.OurExplorer.com
Enjoy Guatemala
Phone: 1 (800) 910-6180
http://www.enjoyguatemala.com
Caravan Tours, Inc.
401 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) CARAVAN or (312) 321-9800
http://www.caravan.com/tour/guatemala?gclid=CL2e-uGEnp4CFQYMDQoduG_glw
Volunteer
Volunteerism is one of the most budgetary, and socially, conscious things you can do while on vacation. It's also one of the better ways to experience true immersion in a culture, by staying in a local home, eating local food and working with locals on a daily basis. Institute for Field Research Expeditions (IFRE) offers volunteerism packages that include Spanish classes, 20 hours a week for up to three months, lodging and meals. Even better, IFRE is a 501(c) charitable organization, so your trip is tax deductible.
For more information on Guatemala volunteerism-based travel, contact IFRE.
Institute for Field Research Expeditions (IFRE)
8500 N Stemmons Freeway, #5030 K
Dallas, TX 75247
(800) 675-2504
(214) 390-7950
info@ifrevolunteers.org
http://www.ifrevolunteers.org/guatemala/volunteer_in_guatemala.php#price
Be Safe
As with any trip to a new country, it's always a good traveling practice to check in with the Embassy of your home country. Be sure to secure your passport and know where it is at all times.
Embassy of the United States---Guatemala
Avenida Reforma 7-01, Zona 10
Guatemala Ciudad, Guatemala
(502) 2326-4000
http://guatemala.usembassy.gov/
Embassy of Canada to Guatemala
13 Calle 8-44, Zona 10
Edificio Edyma Plaza
(502) 2363-4348
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/guatemala/index.aspx?lang=eng
Enjoy your adventure!
