Guatemala offers an incredible blend of ancient Mayan ruins, colonial architecture, and stunning natural beauty. From the towering temples of Tikal to the cobblestone streets of Antigua and the serene waters of Lake Atitlán, this Central American gem captivates travelers with its rich culture, colorful markets, and warm hospitality.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Casa Santo Domingo
Antigua's crown jewel built within the ruins of a 17th-century Dominican monastery. Features museum-quality colonial art, multiple courtyards, world-class spa with Maya treatments, and three gourmet restaurants serving Guatemalan fusion cuisine.
El Convento Boutique Hotel
Intimate luxury boutique in a restored colonial convent in the heart of Antigua. Elegant suites with locally crafted furnishings, rooftop pool with panoramic views of Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango volcanoes, and exceptional personalized service.
Isleta de Gaia
Guatemala's most exclusive and unique property: a private island on Lake Atitlán accessible only by boat. Glamping-style luxury pavilions with volcano views, farm-to-table organic cuisine, daily yoga, and immersive sustainability practices.
La Lancha Resort (Francis Ford Coppola)
Director Francis Ford Coppola's intimate jungle lodge on Lake Petén Itzá, the closest luxury base to Tikal ruins. Only 10 casitas with private decks overlooking the jungle lake, an infinity pool, and farm-to-table restaurant sourcing from the estate garden.
Porta Hotel Antigua
Sophisticated colonial-style luxury with beautifully landscaped gardens, outdoor pool, full-service spa, and gourmet restaurant. Rooms feature traditional Guatemalan handwoven textiles alongside contemporary amenities. The most complete luxury hotel in Antigua.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Flor de Lis
Guatemala City's most acclaimed restaurant offering innovative tasting menus that reimagine traditional Guatemalan ingredients with avant-garde French techniques. Chef-driven seasonal menus celebrate local biodiversity from rainforest to highlands. Essential reservation required weeks in advance.
Hector's Bistro, Antigua
Antigua's finest dining experience run by acclaimed chef Héctor Estrada. The small courtyard restaurant serves a rotating 5-course menu that artfully blends French bistro technique with Guatemalan ingredients like chaya, chipilín, and heirloom corn varieties.
Welten Restaurant, Antigua
Elegant restaurant in a beautifully restored 18th-century colonial building with multiple rooms and an atmospheric garden courtyard. The kitchen executes technically sophisticated international cuisine with Guatemalan touches, paired with an exceptional wine cellar featuring South American and European selections.
Mesón Panza Verde, Antigua
Refined dining in Antigua's most romantic setting: a colonial house with candlelit garden, fountain, and hand-painted walls. Elevated Guatemalan cuisine using heirloom varieties and seasonal highland ingredients. Their weekend brunch is legendary among Antigua residents.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Helicopter Tour over Volcanoes and Lake Atitlán
Charter a private helicopter from Guatemala City or Antigua for aerial views of erupting Fuego volcano, the Lake Atitlán caldera, and the highland Maya landscape. Various routes available including Tikal overflights. Unforgettable perspective on Guatemala's dramatic geography.
Private Sunrise Tikal Tour with Archaeologist Guide
Stay inside Tikal National Park for exclusive dawn access before day-trippers arrive. A licensed archaeologist guides you to Temple IV as howler monkeys wake the jungle, watching sunrise break over the ancient Maya pyramids. Includes gourmet breakfast in the jungle.
Private Maya Textile Workshop with Master Weavers
Exclusive access to Maya weaving cooperatives in Chichicastenango or San Juan La Laguna for private demonstrations and hands-on lessons with master weavers. Learn the ancient backstrap loom technique used unchanged for 2,000 years and create your own textile to take home.
Filadelfia Coffee Estate VIP Experience
Exclusive private tour of one of Antigua's premium coffee estates covering all stages of production from cherry picking to roasting. Gourmet coffee pairing lunch with elevation tasting flights and private cupping session with the head barista. Available during harvest October-February.
Private Lake Atitlán Sailing Charter
Charter a private sailing catamaran or traditional wooden lancha for a bespoke Lake Atitlán experience. Tailored itineraries visiting remote lakeside villages, swimming in crystal-clear water, sunset sailing with champagne, and gourmet picnic prepared by a private chef.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Casa Santo Domingo Spa, Antigua
The finest spa in Guatemala occupying a colonial building within the historic monastery complex. Signature Maya ritual treatments incorporate volcanic mud from Pacaya, local medicinal herbs, and traditional Tz'utujil healing practices. Couples treatment rooms, thermal hydrotherapy circuit, and full wellness menu.
Porta Hotel Antigua Spa
Comprehensive luxury spa with volcanic stone massage, traditional Guatemalan herbal steam (temascal), facial treatments using Mayan botanical ingredients, and a relaxation garden with thermal pools. Full-day wellness packages available combining multiple treatments with healthy cuisine.
Isleta de Gaia Healing Center, Lake Atitlán
Holistic wellness pavilion on Guatemala's private island resort offering shaman-led Maya healing ceremonies, sound bath meditation, cacao ceremonies, and bespoke body treatments using lake minerals and local medicinal plants. Transformative multi-day wellness retreats available.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur-driven vehicle from $120/day in Guatemala City; English-speaking driver-guides with private 4WD from $150/day for multi-destination travel
- Air
- Helicopter charters from $400/hour through Helicópteros de Guatemala; private plane transfers to Flores/Tikal from $800 roundtrip vs. 8-hour bus journey
- Airport
- VIP lounge at La Aurora International Airport available through Priority Pass; private meet-and-greet service with porter and immigration assistance from $50 per person