The best months to visit Guatemala

Want a quick read? The best months to visit Guatemala are from November to April. You want to know why? We explain it to you below.

November

You will be able to enjoy a dry season with one of the best climates in the region. It is also a month that begins many millennial celebrations in the country. Since November 1, All Saints' Day is celebrated and you can enjoy fiambre, an exquisite traditional dish from the country that is only eaten on these dates.

You can also visit Sumpango, a few hours from the city, where the giant kite exhibition takes place.

December

You will feel the traditional Christmas warmth throughout the country. On December 7, the "Devil Burning" is usually held and throughout the month you will enjoy a drink we call punch, tamales of various types and colors, religious activities such as "posadas" and seeing "nativity scenes" that most families perform at Christmas.

January to April

During these months you can enjoy a season of change to summer, months in which "Holy Week" takes place, one of the great celebrations that brings together the majority of Guatemalans in the streets, picturesque for its colorful carpets, culinary diversity and many traditions.