31 days in Guatemala & Cancun Itinerary

The largest city in Central America and the country's capital, Guatemala City contains historic sights and modern businesses.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Wed): get a taste of the local shopping with Zona Viva, then steep yourself in history at Palacio Nacional, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Catedral Metropolitana. On the 7th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Relief Map and then get impressive views of Volcan de Fuego.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Guatemala City trip builder app.

If you are flying in from Guatemala, the closest major aiport is La Aurora Airport. November in Guatemala City sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a shuttle to Antigua.

The former capital of Guatemala and a World Heritage Site, Antigua retains its colonial charm and remains one of the most visited destinations in the country.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Iglesia de La Merced and Convento de las Capuchinas. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Volcán Pacaya and Cerro de la Cruz. The adventure continues: delve into the distant past at Arco de Santa Catalina, see the interesting displays at Casa Santo Domingo Museums, don't miss a visit to San Jose El Viejo, and look for gifts at Ileana Sotela Accesorios.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Antigua trip planner.

Traveling by shuttle from Guatemala City to Antigua takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Antigua can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can catch the shuttle to Chichicastenango.

Sitting in a scenic spot among towering mountains, Chichicastenango has a large indigenous population and displays its cultural heritage in a burst of color when hosting its long-established market.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santo Tomas Church.

To find more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Chichicastenango trip planner.

Traveling by shuttle from Antigua to Chichicastenango takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Antigua in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Chichicastenango, with lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can take a shuttle to Panajachel.

A little town with a thriving tourism industry, Panajachel sits on the northern shore of scenic Atitlan Lake, one of Guatemala's major vacation destinations.

On the 14th (Thu), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St Francis. Here are some ideas for day two: buy something for everyone on your list at Mayanke, Ceramica Pintada a Mano and then explore the ancient world of Iximche.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Panajachel driving holiday planner.

You can take a shuttle from Chichicastenango to Panajachel in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Chichicastenango in November, Panajachel is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Santa Cruz La Laguna.

Escape the urban bustle at Tzantizotz Nature Reserve and El Pico de Cielo.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Cruz La Laguna attractions site.

You can drive from Panajachel to Santa Cruz La Laguna in an hour. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or drive. Traveling from Panajachel in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Santa Cruz La Laguna, with lows of 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to drive to San Marcos La Laguna.

San Marcos La Laguna is a village on the western shore of Lago Atitlán in the Sololá Department of Guatemala. On the 20th (Wed), stop by Xocolatl, identify plant and animal life at Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve, and then view the masterpieces at Galeria Imox.

For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our San Marcos La Laguna road trip tool.

Getting from Santa Cruz La Laguna to San Marcos La Laguna by taxi takes about an hour. Other options: ride a ferry; or drive. In November, daytime highs in San Marcos La Laguna are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can go by car to Quetzaltenango.

Named for the Quetzal bird--one of Guatemala's national symbols--Quetzaltenango once included the territories controlled by K'iche' Mayans, a pre-Columbian tribe eventually supplanted by Spanish conquistadores.

On the 21st (Thu), appreciate the history behind Teatro Municipal de Quetzaltenango, get impressive views of Santa Maria Volcano, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at La Ermita de la Concepcion (La Conquistadora).

Plan trip to Quetzaltenango with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

You can drive from San Marcos La Laguna to Quetzaltenango in 2 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Chisec.

Chisec is a municipality in the north of the Guatemalan department of Alta Verapaz that was founded in 1813. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Parque Nacional Laguna Lachua. Here are some ideas for day two: head outdoors with Candelaria Caves.

For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Chisec tour planner.

Drive from Quetzaltenango to Chisec in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Lanquin.

San Agustín Lanquín, often referred to simply as Lanquín, is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Alta Verapaz. Start off your visit on the 24th (Sun): admire the sheer force of Monumento Natural Semuc Champey.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Lanquin trip planner.

Traveling by car from Chisec to Lanquin takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In November in Lanquin, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to take a shuttle to Flores.

An island town, capital of the landlocked region of Peten, attractive Flores features pleasant architecture that complements the shimmering appearance of the surrounding lake.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Cultural Triangle Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park and Sitio Arqueologico Tayazal. Escape the urban bustle at Estacion Biologica Las Guacamayas and Ixpanpajul Nature Park. Change things up with a short trip to Cerro Biotope Cahui in El Remate (about 32 minutes away). There's much more to do: head outdoors with Actún Can, delve into the distant past at Parque arqueologico uaxactun, get to know the resident critters at Petencito Zoo, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Flores.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Flores visit planner.

Traveling by shuttle from Lanquin to Flores takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Lanquin in November, plan for a bit cooler days in Flores, with highs around 32°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time for travel to Cancun.

Few destinations in Mexico dazzle visitors quite like Cancun, a modern resort town filled with glitzy hotels sitting on picturesque and well-developed Caribbean beaches.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Wed): browse the different shops at La Isla Shopping Village, then look for gifts at Tattooarte, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some serene contemplation at Guadalupe Chapel and then fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Cancun route maker website.

Explore your travel options from Flores to Cancun with the Route module. Traveling from Flores to Cancun, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In December, daytime highs in Cancun are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can travel back home.