Guatemala Overview

The heartland of the ancient Mayan people, around half of Guatemala’s present population are directly descended from the Maya. A former Spanish colony, the main language today is Spanish. The country is home to the deepest lake in Central America – Lake Atitlan. The largest producer of jade, the world can also thank Guatemala for blue denim and chocolate bars! Fiambre is a traditional dish that is served on special occasions. An elaborate cold salad, it can include up to 50 different ingredients! Guatemala’s currency is the Quetzal, named after the national bird due to its tail feathers being used as currency in the past. Fly from Guatemala with Aeromexico to more than 100 destinations around the world.