Destination Guides:Guatemala

Volunteer Travel in Guatemala

Guatemala is a country of startling contrasts. From its lush western highlands dubbed the land of the eternal spring to its eastern mellow Caribbean ports, Guatemala contains a diverse tapestry of landscapes and innate vibrancy that appeals to anyone volunteering abroad. Cobblestone streets lead to the grand colonial ruins of Antigua in the Sacatepéquez region; thick jungles filled with spider monkeys, parrots and jaguars contain the ancient Mayan pyramids of Tikal; and spectacularly enormous caves emerge near remote mountain villages where Mayan women still fire tortilla on the banks of lakes and rivers. In Guatemala, more presents itself at every turn.

Whether you wish to explore towering red-hot volcanoes, hillsides decorated with cornfields, lush evergreen forests, crisp towering peaks or richly-colorful markets, the combination of a rich indigenous culture and wide range of beautiful scenery makes Guatemala a unique and amazing destination for volunteer travel.

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