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- Antigua – 8 hours from the Mission House » Antigua, a colonial city, sits at the base of 3 volcanoes. It’s stunning beauty is complimented by activities which all tourists to Guatemala enjoy – wonderful restaurants, shopping, hikes up volcanoes, and day trips to the market at Chichcastenango and
- Bahia Taitza, San Jose – 20 minutes from the Mission House » A charming hotel with restaurant on the shore of Lake Peten-Itza. Kayaks, paddleboats and hammocks are available for your use. Mauricio has hosted Loyola students for 5 years.
- Belize-Cayes Caulker & San Pedro – 5 hours from the Mission House » Of the many small islands off the coast of Belize the two most popular are Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye (San Pedro). A 180 mile barrier reef below the crystal blue waters of the Carribean is a popular diving and snorkeling spot for visitors.
- Coban – 5 hours from the Mission House » An indigenous city with beautiful mountain scenery. Partially rainy most of the time it is a base for side trips to he pools of Semuc Champey.
- Ixpanpajul – 30 minutes from the Mission House » A large private natural reserve with hanging bridges and a canopy tour.
- Lago Atitlan – 11 hours from the Mission House » Lake Atitlan, one of the most picturesque lakes in the world, sits at the base of a massive volcano. It is surrounded by steep, green hillsides, and colorful Mayan villages, accessible by boat.
- Tikal – 1 hour from the Mission House » Tikal is one of the largest ceremonial centers of the Mayan world. Tikal National Park is in the tropical jungle of the Peten. It covers 17 square kilometers and contains over 260 species of bird and a variety of wildlife including monkeys, jaguars and
- Yaxha – 1 1/2 hours from the Mission House » A beautiful, classic Mayan ceremonial site surrounded by a large lake. Camping on the pyramids is still available.
