TOUR OPTIONS IN Guatemala

About Guatemala

Guatemala, country of Central America. The dominance of an Indigenous culture within its interior uplands distinguishes Guatemala from its Central American neighbours. The origin of the name Guatemala is Indigenous, but its derivation and meaning are undetermined. Some hold that the original form was Quauhtemallan (indicating an Aztec rather than a Mayan origin), meaning “land of trees,” and others hold that it is derived from Guhatezmalha, meaning “mountain of vomiting water”—referring no doubt to such volcanic eruptions as the one that destroyed Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala (now Antigua Guatemala), the first permanent Spanish capital of the region’s captaincy general. The country’s contemporary capital, Guatemala City, is a major metropolitan centre. Quetzaltenango, in the western highlands, is the nucleus of the Indigenous population.

Tour and Riding Options

This Central American country offers multiple options to enjoy your adventure! Guatemala is one destination with enough adventure to fill up your agenda. This volcanic country is known for its amazing views, mountain rides, camping and off course the great volcanic ring. Visiting Guatemala on your next adventure will be a forever-to-remember experience. Enjoy the culture, the food, the weather and the kind people of Guatemala.

Weather

Located within the tropics and with elevations ranging between sea level and more than 13,000 feet (4,000 metres), Guatemala experiences a diversity of climates. Below 3,000 feet (900 metres) in elevation, average monthly temperatures range between 70 and 80 °F (21 and 27 °C) throughout the year; between 3,000 and 5,000 feet (900 and 1,500 metres), temperatures range between 60 and 70 °F (16 and 21 °C); and from 6,000 to 9,000 feet (1,500 to 2,700 metres), they range between 50 and 60 °F (10 and 16 °C). Above 9,000 feet, temperatures are marginal for crops, but the grazing of animals is possible.

Summer – November to April. March and April are hottest months of a year. At this time temperature may rise to 35 °C (95 °F) however at evening it returns to regular marks of 20-25 °C (68-77 °F). Overall weather at spring in Guatemala at spring is considered as uncertain.

Rainy Season – May to October. Rainy season during the months of September and October, often start with heavy rains but still providing amazing riding conditions and adventure opportunities. Strong winds accompanying these storms, as well as winter invasions of cold air during this season.