Journey Guatemala & Belize 23

324 Guatemala & BelizeGuatemala & Belize at a glance1Tikal and the PEtén jungleThe main attraction in the northern jungle is the monumental archaeological site of Tikal, along with Machu Picchu the most impressive on the continent.3COBÁN AND SEMUC CHAMPEYThe misty hill town of Cobán is a convenient base for visits to the remote highland scenery of north-east Guatemala, such as the grottos of Lanquín and turquoise pools at Semuc Champey.2ANTIGUA AND THE HIGHLANDSColonial Antigua is one of the most attractive cities in Latin America. 3 hours' drive away in the misty western highlands is the traditional market town of Chichicastenango. Serene Lake Atitlán is fringed by volcanoes and Mayan villages.217546PHOTO ON PREVIOUS PAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK.COMTIM MURRAY-WALKERPETER GREENWOODGUATEMALA TOURIST BOARD.Sololá.Chichicastenango.Guatemala CityAntigua.Lake Atitlán.Huehuetenango..Todos Santos CuchumátanRio Hondo..Quiriguá.San Felipe.Puerto BarriosLivingston..El CeibalSayaxché.Flores.Yaxchilán.Xunantunich..Blancaneaux.CorozalAmbergris Caye.Altun HaLamanai..Dangriga.Placencia.Punta Gorda.Chaa Creek.Chan ChichBelize City.GUATEMALAMEXICOHONDURASEL SALVADORGULF OFHONDURASBELIZE.CóbanQuetzaltenango.Lanqúin.PACIFIC OCEAN.Copán Ruinas.San Ignacio Tikal National Park