Guatemala, main attractions

Museo Nacional de Argueologia y Etnologia

Guatemala 's biggest collection of ancient Mayan artefacts is housed in this museum. Some items displayed are monumental stone sculptures, rare wooden lintels from temples and a room full of jade necklaces and masks.

Semuc Champey

Famed or its natural limestone bridge which is 300 metres long, this natural wonder is one of Guatemala's favourite tourist destinations. A series of pool, located on top of the bridge, is good for swimming with its cool, flowing water. Semuc Champey is situated 9 kilometres south of Languin.

Tikal Ruins

Located on the north of the Department of Peten, Tikal Ruins is 65 kilometres from Flores city. The ruin is part of the Mayan Biosphere Reserve and is the only region of the world that is declared by UNESCO as both Cultural and Natural Patrimony of Humanity. The 10 square mile ruin features 3, 000 temples, shrines, ceremonial platforms, residences, ball courts, terraces, causeways and plazas.