The Pacific Lowlands Travel Guide
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Guidebooks
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Even old Guatemala hands scratch their heads when someone mentions its little-known Pacific coast. The country's 266-km (160-mi) Pacific shoreline could lay the groundwork for a string of beach resorts like those in neighboring Mexico, but a rugged coast, dark-sand beaches, and water too rough for swimming conspire to make things otherwise. Except for the beach town of Monterrico, a fun-in-the-sun vacation culture has barely developed here, and even there, no one would mistake the locale for Acapulco.
The Pacific Lowlands Hotels
Lodgings in this region go for the resort look and feel, although no one would ever mistake them for a Club Med. They tend to be small, but most offer a...read more
The Pacific Lowlands Restaurants
Think "lodging"—yours or another—when considering your dining options in this region. Hotels tend to have the best restaurants, and you're welcome...read more
Things To Do in The Pacific Lowlands
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Pacific Lowlands
- $149-$169 -- Guatemala: Upscale Hotel w/Breakfast, 35% off Starwood Hotels and Resorts
- Guatemala Experience IExplore
- Colonial Cities & Mayan Civilizations IExplore
- Guatemala, Honduras & Belize — $4,995 IExplore
- Colonial Cities & Mayan Civilizations — $4,695 IExplore
The Pacific Lowlands Experiences
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Zoning out at the beach: Guatemala's sights assault your senses. A break at the beach town of Monterrico might be the relaxing antidote the doctor... Read more
News & Features
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Trip Ideas
After reading these five reasons to actually stop in Guatemala (think roasting marshmallows on a volcano, ... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Reading trip reports from other travelers can be an invaluable resource for planning your next vacation.... Read more
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Travel Tips
The best way to experience the incomparable Maya ruins is to get up just before the birds do, from a hotel... Read more
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