For such a small country, Guatemala offers so much. The country offers great weather, friendly people, delicious local food, rich culture and a plethora of history, Guatemala should definitely be on your list. Guatemala even provided the world with chocolate!

The toucan is easily recognized by it's massive bill which measures more than half of the total body size. They also have very distinct calls which are audible up to a half mile.

Similar to the other Mayan cities, corbal arches are common in Tikal's structures. Their use demonstrates how intelligent this civilation was, even more than 2000 years ago

My favorite find in Tikal is this Mayan calendar as we are all familiar with it after the misinterpretation calling for the end of the world in 2012

Unlike their closest cousin, raccoons, Coati are diurnal and active during the daytime. They can be seen foraging in the topsoil for mostly invertebrates such as tarantulas and insects.