Central America
Guatemala
The top 5 natural landmarks of Guatemala — real photos, locations and fascinating facts for every wonder.
Americas
LakesLake Atitlán
Solá
Lake Atitlán is a large natural lake in the Guatemalan Highlands of the Sierra Madre mountain range. The lake is located in the Sololá Department of southwestern Guatemala.
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A deep volcanic lake ringed by three dramatic volcanoes.
RiversSemuc Champey
Alta Verapaz
Semuc Champey is a natural enclave in the department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, it consists of a natural 300-metre karst landbridge formed by travertine limestone deposits, beneath which the main flow of the Cahabón River plunges into a subterranean cave system via a natural sinkhole. Located near the Q'eqchi' Maya town of Lanquín, the top of this limestone formation features a stepped series of natural, turquoise-green pools fed by mountain spring runoff, creating a unique freshwater ecosystem within the subtropical rainforest of the Petén-Verapaz region.
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A natural limestone bridge of stepped turquoise pools.
VolcanoesVolcán de Fuego
Southern Guatemala
Volcán de Fuego or Chi Q'aq' is an active stratovolcano in Guatemala, on the borders of Chimaltenango, Escuintla and Sacatepéquez departments.
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One of Central America's most active volcanoes, erupting almost hourly.
VolcanoesPacaya
Escuintla
Pacaya is an active complex volcano in Guatemala, which first erupted approximately 23,000 years ago and has erupted at least 23 times since the Spanish conquest of Guatemala. It rises to an elevation of 2,552 metres (8,373 ft).
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An active volcano where visitors roast marshmallows over hot vents.
RiversRío Dulce
Izábal
Dulce River may refer to:Dulce River (Guatemala) Dulce River (Argentina).
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A jungle river gorge flowing to the Caribbean Sea.