Guatemala is the northernmost country in Central America. It is bordered by the Pacific and the Caribbean, Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico and Belize. The 11 million people of Guatemala come from many diverse cultures, but the majority are descendents of the ancient Maya Culture and defiantly hold onto many of their traditions and native languages. The diverse landscape of towering mountains (over 33 volcanoes rising as high as 14,400feet), dense cloud forests, lowland jungles, expansive rainforests and crystal clear lakes and rivers are home to a bountiful array of flora and fauna. All of these factors make Guatemala a unique and interesting country to visit.

Weather
Due to its geographical situation, between 14° and 18° northern latitude, Guatemala is a country of tropical climate. The average annual temperature is 20°C (68°F).

In the coast line area the temperature reaches 37°C (99°F), while low temperatures prevail in the high mountains.

The climatic map of Guatemala contemplates;

The warm lands, located under 1000 meters above sea level, where the seasonal temperature variation ranges between 22°C and 26°C (72°-79°F) and the seasonal difference is determined by the rainfall.

The tempurate lands, between 1000 and 2000 meters of elevation, with a temperature variation ranging between 17°C and 22°C. (63° -72°F)

The cold lands that are located between 2000 and 3500 meters above sea level and where the annual average temperature ranges between 10°C and 17°C. (50°-63°F)

And the higher lands situated over 3500 meters above sea level, where temperature ranges from –10°C to 5°C. (14°-41°F) The Tajumulco Volcano summit (the highest in Central America) reaches an elevation of 4220 meters.

Guatemala has a dry season from October to May and a wet season from November to April.