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Boutique hotels in Guatemala
Guatemala's colonial Antigua, volcano-ringed Lake Atitlán and the Tikal jungle have courtyard hotels and lodges for every taste.
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Guatemala by setting
Guatemala has volcanoes, Maya temples, indigenous markets and colonial towns. Its best small hotels are in restored colonial houses in Antigua, lodges on the shores of Lake Atitlán and jungle lodges near the ruins of Tikal.
Antigua and the highlands
Antigua, a UNESCO-listed colonial city, has the highest concentration of boutique hotels. Lake Atitlán has lakeside villages and lodges. Chichicastenango and Quetzaltenango are highland towns.
North and coast
Flores is the gateway to Tikal. Río Dulce, Livingston and Semuc Champey offer jungle and river stays, and the Pacific coast has Monterrico and El Paredón.
When to go
The dry season runs from November to April. Check official travel advice before visiting.
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Questions about Guatemala
Where is the best place for a boutique hotel in Guatemala?
Antigua Guatemala is our top-ranked boutique hotel destination in Guatemala, followed by Lake Atitlán and Flores (Tikal).
What kinds of boutique hotel destinations does Guatemala have?
Our 8 destinations in Guatemala are 2 jungle & rainforest, 2 old town & heritage, 1 city, 1 coast & beach, 1 lake & river and 1 mountains.