Guatemala

Retalhuleu

"The Capital of the World": the IRTRA parks (Xocomil and Xetulul), the Tak’alik Ab’aj archaeological site — a UNESCO World Heritage site where Olmec became Maya — RAMSAR mangroves and fried-fish beaches. The southern coast’s fun.

All Coffee & culture As a couple With children First visit Light walking Local food Photography Rainy day

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Manchón-Guamuchal Reserve

A boat through the Pacific’s last great mangrove — birds by the thousands.

~180 minPhotographyAs a couple

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About 190 km (3 h) from the capital via CA-2. The IRTRA parks fill up on holidays — arrive early. The star dish is Chojín Bataneco (cultural heritage). Champerico and Tulate are the local beaches.