What are the Outdoor Activities for Tourists in Guatemala?

By Linda Patterson


The activities that the particular tourist destination has to offer are one of the factors when choosing a place is to spend your vacation. Guatemala is one of the tourist spots that have the adventure you might wish to try. Their accommodation, tourist spots, foods, and the locals are some of the factors why you would want to visit there. Another factor is the beautiful nature and body of water that is surrounding the place. The wildlife, rich natural sites, foods and the Mayan Ruins are such a beautiful gift to Guatemala that you cannot miss to visit.

Hiking, bird watching, volcano hunting, water sports, and sail boat tours are some of the things that can make your vacation more exciting in Guatemala.

The eco-tourism became a tourist activity which is usually a hike to the forest. Hiking is more enjoyable because of the gifts of nature. In Guatemala, it has many parks sanctuaries for animals, plants, and forest reserves that you can see and enjoy. The tour guide will help you stay away from the dangers in encountering some wild animals.

In the jungle alone, there are almost 700 of bird species that exist. This made Guatemala a heaven for the birdwatchers. There is another area where you will be able to enjoy bird watching, which is Yucatan Peninsula. The tour guides will make this activity more fun and interesting by bringing you to the different birding locations.

In Guatemala, there are several volcanoes that lure tourists to try to climb it which made volcano trekking popular. This can be a challenging task, but there are also volcanoes that are good for new ones. There is a more challenging task which is getting closer to the volcano with the guidance of your guide.

An exciting adventure for you to experience is water sports. This is because; Guatemala is blessed with the body of water such as rivers lakes. To give you and your companions a thrilling experience, you can try water rafting with its rapid rivers.

You will be able to appreciate the beauty of the lakes and rivers in Guatemala, by trying sailboat tours. One of the reasons why people would want to visit Central America is to experience Las Sirenas which is this one of the popular attractions for the tourists.

Ask for the help of travel guides to maximize the fun that you will have during your tour. These are just some of the outdoor adventures that you can experience and enjoy in Guatemala. When the time is not enough, you can always come back and continue the fun.




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