Terra Guatemala
A local travel agency, Guatemala expert

Geographic expertise

Before creating Terra Guatemala, our founders explored the country for more than 6 months, traveling through each region to identify the best experiences. Today, our team constantly travels to the field to keep this knowledge updated.

Regions covered

Highlands and volcanoes: Antigua and its three volcanoes, Lake Atitlán and Mayan villages, Quetzaltenango and hot springs, Chichicastenango market.

Petén and jungle: Tikal (one of the largest Mayan cities), Yaxhá (less frequented but spectacular), Flores and Lake Petén Itzá, hidden archaeological sites deep in the jungle.

Connected destinations: Belize (Caribbean coast, Great Blue Hole), Honduras (Copán), El Salvador (volcanoes and Pacific beaches), Mexico (combined Chiapas-Yucatán circuits).

Member of recognized international networks

Terra Panamerica

Terra Guatemala is part of Terra Panamerica, an alliance of 6 local agencies specialized in North and Central America. This network enables coordinated multi-country trips, shared expertise between local agencies, uniform quality standards, and a common commitment to responsible tourism.

Our approach to responsible tourism

Terra Guatemala doesn’t just organize trips. We actively commit to limiting our environmental impact, promoting local crafts and traditional know-how, donating to Casasito association (supporting local communities), and encouraging respectful travel practices.

We work daily with Mayan families for authentic immersions, textile artisans perpetuating ancestral techniques, trained and fairly paid local guides, and small charming accommodations run by Guatemalans.

Partners and quality standards

Reliable partner network

In 6 years of operation, we have built a solid network of trusted partners: 50+ tested and approved accommodations (charming hotels, ecolodges, homestays), 30+ certified French and English-speaking local guides, experienced drivers with recent and insured vehicles, and local activity agencies.

Quality and safety

All our vehicles are insured and regularly maintained. Our guides are certified by the Guatemalan Tourism Institute (INGUAT). We have professional liability insurance, safety protocols for volcanic ascents, and real-time tracking of all our travelers.

Our trip design method

Extreme personalization

Every Terra Guatemala trip is unique. We don’t offer fixed packages but tailor-made creations adapted to your interests (culture, nature, adventure, gastronomy), your pace, your budget, and your group composition.

Our process includes first contact under 48 hours, unlimited adjustments until complete satisfaction, detailed travel notebook before departure, 24/7 availability on-site via WhatsApp, email and phone, and post-trip follow-up for continuous improvement.

Signature experiences

Over the years, we have developed exclusive experiences that have become our signatures.

Night at Acatenango volcano refuge

Ascent to 3,600 meters altitude to spend the night in a mountain refuge. At the summit, gathered around a campfire, observe spectacular eruptions of Fuego volcano. The incandescent red in the night offers an unforgettable spectacle.

Sunrise at Tikal

Privileged access to the archaeological site before official opening. Walk under the stars in a mysterious atmosphere. Dawn light pierces through the foliage while howler monkeys and birds awaken. Extraordinary visual and sound spectacle.

Homestay immersion

Stay with a Mayan family to participate in daily life: coffee harvesting, tortilla making, farm work. Authentic exchanges about traditions, language and contemporary lifestyle of indigenous communities.

Secret coves of Lake Atitlán

Discovery of small coves accessible only by boat, far from tourist circuits. Local fishermen share their ancestral techniques. Sunset observation over the volcanoes in a preserved setting.

Our on-site team in Antigua

Our team of French-speaking travel advisors based in Antigua personally knows every accommodation and activity offered, regularly travels to the field to test new offerings, speaks fluent French, Spanish and English, responds within 48 hours maximum, and is available 24/7 during your trips.

Our combined expertise includes native Mexican and Guatemalan knowledge, years of experience in Central American receptive tourism, specialization in the Mayan world (history, culture, languages), deep understanding of local fauna and flora, and mastery of multi-country circuits.

Traveler’s Testimonials and recognition

What our travelers say

Customer feedback regularly highlights exceptional field knowledge, team reactivity and flexibility, authenticity of proposed experiences, professional management of unforeseen events, and value for money.

Professional references

Terra Guatemala is referenced by Le Voyage Autrement (responsible agencies platform), Petit Futé Guatemala, Bookmundi (verified local agencies), Partir.com, and TripAdvisor (excellent rating).

Types of trips organized

Cultural discovery

Mayan archaeological sites, traditional colorful markets, colonial villages, textile crafts and Mayan weavers, traditional ceremonies with shamans.

Adventure and nature

Volcanic ascents, Petén jungle trekking, wildlife observation (howler monkeys, quetzals, toucans), natural hot springs, kayaking on lakes and lagoons.

Local immersion

Homestays with Mayan families, traditional cooking classes, agricultural activities participation, meetings with artisans, local Mayan language learning.

Multi-country circuits

Guatemala-Honduras (complete Mayan heritage), Guatemala-Belize (jungle and Caribbean beaches), Guatemala-Mexico (Chiapas-Yucatán-Guatemala Mayan world), Central American loop.

Practical information about the agency

Customer service

• Response within 48 hours maximum
• 24/7 availability during trips
• Direct contact with Guatemala-based team
• Modifications possible even during the trip
• Personalized follow-up of each file

Languages

French (bilingual French-Spanish team), English, Spanish

Average budget

• 8-day Guatemala trip: €1,800-2,500/person
• 12-day Guatemala-Belize: €2,500-3,500/person
• 15-day Guatemala-Honduras: €2,800-4,000/person
• Prestige/luxury: from €4,000/person

Budget including: accommodation, private transport, activities, guides, breakfasts. International flights not included.

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