Huehuetenango
Variety of natural scenarios, from dry to cold and humid lands. Huehuetenango is perhaps the richest natural region in Guatemala.Zaculeu
The Archaeological maya site of Zaculeu is located in Huehuetenango at only minutes from the urban center. Its temples show the symmetric beauty so naturally found on mayan cities. It has a great plaza and a foot ball field. The museum shows the skeleton of a maya woman found at the place.
You'll have to think twice about the word *impressive*. El Cimarron is 160 meters deep and 172 wide. Its located in the middle of a dry land in Huehuetenango, but it holds a humid and fertile forest at the bottom. There are no ways of getting there except with professional gear, good physical condition and zero fear to heights.
If you want to get the felling of being far far away from any city, Laguna Brava is the place to go. This lagoon is far from any accommodation and is surrounded by pure nature. Is one of the largest lakes in Guatemala. The literal translation is *Angry Lagoon* as the waves can get pretty wild and loud with the wind. Few lakes have this sound.
The highlands of Huehuetenango have a magic lagoon named Magdalena at 3,200 meters above sea level. The water is kinda cold but the journey is totally worth it as there are few landscapes like this: clear water, a beautiful forest and the gradient of light to deep blue decorating the sky.
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