Air Access: JetBlue’s new daily Columbus–Fort Lauderdale service adds one-stop connections to Guatemala City through the airline’s Florida hub. Cultural Heritage: The remains of Nobel laureate Miguel Ángel Asturias are due back in Guatemala on November 12, followed by a national funeral—an important homecoming for visitors interested in the country’s literary history. Volunteer Travel: A U.S. student association has approved $18,800 for 18 pre-dental students to volunteer in rural communities near Tecpán and Chimaltenango in March 2027. Conservation: Community forest stewards in Petén are seeking sustainable support for work that has helped protect vast areas of the Maya Biosphere Reserve. Adventure: British trekker Karl Bushby’s 28-year, 31,000-mile journey home included a crossing through Guatemala as he traveled north across the Americas.
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Family Travel: A new podcast on points-funded trips shares practical advice for families, including staying flexible with dates, routes and lodging. The host has traveled extensively in Central America with her children. Forest Stewardship: In Petén, Carmelita’s community manages nearly 55,000 hectares in the Maya Biosphere Reserve, sustainably harvesting timber, honey and other forest products. Community concessions have helped protect vast areas of forest, a conservation story of interest to nature-minded visitors. Around the World on Foot: British adventurer Karl Bushby completed his 31,000-mile journey home after nearly 28 years. His route crossed Guatemala as he traveled north through Central America.
Cultural Heritage: Guatemalan-born artist Jose Mendez is keeping Día de los Muertos traditions alive in Florida, sharing customs rooted in his Mayan heritage and childhood in San Miguel Acatán. Adventure Travel: Guatemalan-raised Raúl García is unicycling from Alaska toward Argentina, carrying his gear and covering thousands of miles on the road. Hiking: A guide to Pacaya, Acatenango and Fuego near Antigua highlights volcano hikes for travelers visiting during Semana Santa.
Volcano Hiking: A new guide spotlights hikes on Pacaya, Acatenango and Fuego near Antigua, offering travelers ideas for exploring Guatemala’s volcanic landscapes during Semana Santa. Rural Connectivity: Oklahoma lineworkers are bringing electricity to two Guatemalan villages, a community project that could support local services and future visitor access. Regional Tourism: Belize promoted its destinations at the Central America Travel Market, highlighting continued efforts to draw visitors across the region.
Guatemala’s Volcano Trails: A guide to hiking Pacaya, Acatenango and Fuego near Antigua spotlights popular volcano routes ahead of Semana Santa. Rural Electrification: Oklahoma lineworkers are bringing electricity to two Guatemalan villages, extending power to remote communities. Regional Travel: Belize is promoting its tourism offerings at the Central America Travel Market, while BermudAir has restored its Belize–Fort Lauderdale connection, adding another flight option in the region.
Rural Guatemala: Oklahoma lineworkers are bringing electricity to two remote Guatemalan villages, a community project that could improve services for residents. Volcano Hiking: A recent guide spotlights hikes on Pacaya, Acatenango and Fuego near Antigua during Semana Santa, offering travelers ideas for exploring the region’s volcanic landscape.
Guatemala Hiking: A feature spotlights routes around Pacaya, Acatenango and Fuego near Antigua, drawing attention to the country’s standout volcano treks. Rural Infrastructure: Twelve North Dakota line workers are set to bring electricity to more than 50 homes and a school in a rural Guatemalan village this month.
Volcano Hiking: A new guide spotlights hikes on Pacaya, Acatenango and Fuego near Antigua during Semana Santa, timely inspiration for travelers planning a Guatemala visit. Regional Tourism: Belize promoted its attractions at the Central America Travel Market, putting the country’s tourism offer before regional industry leaders.
Guatemala Hiking: A recent guide highlights Pacaya, Acatenango and Fuego volcanoes near Antigua as hiking options for visitors during Semana Santa.
Volcano Hiking: A recent guide spotlights Pacaya, Acatenango and Fuego as hiking options near Antigua during Semana Santa, putting Guatemala’s volcano trails in focus for adventure travelers.
Regional Tourism: Belize used the Central America Travel Market in Guatemala City to connect 18 tourism properties with travel wholesalers and promote its attractions; new agreements aim to build ties with Mexican and international tourism markets. Volcano Hiking: A guide to Pacaya, Acatenango and Fuego near Antigua puts three of Guatemala’s signature volcanoes in focus for Semana Santa visitors. Air Links: BermudAir is restoring service between Belize and Fort Lauderdale, adding a regional connection for travelers.
Regional Tourism: Belize used the Central America Travel Market in Guatemala City to promote its attractions and build ties with travel agencies, including agreements aimed at creating familiarization trips and destination webinars. Antigua & Volcanoes: A visitor’s account highlights Antigua’s colonial streets and hikes on Pacaya, Acatenango and Fuego, with Semana Santa processions adding a vivid cultural draw.
Regional Tourism: Belize brought 18 tourism properties and a 42-person delegation to CATM 2026 in Guatemala City, promoting its beaches, culture and nature. The event also produced agreements aimed at building links with Mexican and international travel markets. Antigua Adventures: A recent travel feature spotlights Antigua’s colonial streets and nearby hikes on Pacaya, Acatenango and Fuego, with Semana Santa processions adding a cultural draw.
Tourism Industry: Guatemala’s tourism minister is among the leaders due to speak at WTM London 2026, where sessions will focus on sustainability and destination resilience. Antigua & Volcanoes: A recent traveler’s account highlights Antigua’s colonial streets and Semana Santa traditions, alongside hikes on Pacaya, Acatenango and Fuego. Regional Links: Belize is studying a possible Tren Maya extension toward Guatemala. Belize’s prime minister says it could support tourism, but the project remains at the feasibility-study stage.
Air Links: BermudAir has restored Belize’s Fort Lauderdale connection and is adding four more U.S. destinations ahead of peak season, giving travelers more ways into the region. Antigua Outdoors: A new travel feature highlights hikes on Pacaya, Acatenango and Fuego alongside Antigua’s colonial streets and Semana Santa traditions. Regional Stays: Meliá plans a 350-room Roatán resort with 145 branded residences, restaurants and wellness facilities, scheduled to open in 2029. Future Connections: Belize says an IDB study is assessing a Tren Maya extension that could link Belize City with Guatemala, potentially expanding regional tourism access; the project remains under study. Travel Interest: Searches for Guatemala City rose 63% year over year in Skyscanner’s 2027 trends report.
Antigua Adventures: A visitor’s Semana Santa trip combined the city’s colonial streets and Holy Week processions with hikes on Pacaya, Acatenango and Fuego. Tourism Spotlight: Guatemala’s tourism minister is among the leaders set to speak at WTM London, where sessions will cover sustainable tourism and destination resilience. Regional Connections: Belize is studying a possible Tren Maya extension to Belize City and onward to Guatemala, a proposal its prime minister says could support tourism as well as trade.
Tourism Leadership: Guatemala’s tourism minister is among the speakers announced for WTM London 2026, where leaders will discuss sustainability and destination resilience. Regional Connections: Belize says an Inter-American Development Bank study will assess extending Mexico’s Tren Maya through Belize and onward to Guatemala, a proposal its prime minister says could support tourism as well as trade. Travel Interest: Guatemala City searches rose 63% year over year in Skyscanner’s 2027 travel trends report. Rural Infrastructure: Lineworkers brought electricity to 80 households, a school and a health center in two Guatemalan villages near Guastatoya.
Tourism Leadership: Guatemala’s tourism minister is among the speakers announced for WTM London’s Wanderlust stage, where sessions will explore sustainable tourism and how destinations can prepare for crises. Regional Connections: Belize is studying a possible Tren Maya extension to Belize City and Guatemala. The proposed link could support tourism and trade, but it remains under review. Travel Interest: Searches for Guatemala City rose 63% year over year in Skyscanner’s 2027 travel trends data, pointing to growing interest in the capital as a destination.
Regional Travel: A travel feature credits El Salvador’s security turnaround, new hotels, low prices and surf towns with drawing visitors, putting the neighboring country on travelers’ radar. Cross-Border Links: Belize’s prime minister says an Inter-American Development Bank study will assess extending Mexico’s Tren Maya to Belize City and potentially Guatemala, with tourism among the hoped-for benefits. Rising Interest: Searches for Guatemala City rose 63% in Skyscanner’s 2027 travel trends report. Maya Reserve: A report says Guatemala’s Maya reserve must find ways to support itself without USAID funding.
Regional Connections: Belize’s prime minister says an Inter-American Development Bank study will assess extending Mexico’s Tren Maya to Belize City and potentially Guatemala, a proposal he says could boost tourism as well as trade. Guatemala City Travel: The city recorded a 63% rise in year-over-year flight searches in Skyscanner’s 2027 trends report, placing it among the fastest-growing destinations. Tourism Promotion: Belize is pursuing new tourism partnerships at the Central America Travel Market, highlighting the region’s push to attract visitors.
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