PetenOf the 22 departments making up Guatemala, El Petén is the one located furthest to the north. © Hoa Qui
Guatemala is a country full of colour and contrast. The intense greens of the lush forests contrast with the black sand of the Pacific beaches. The yellow ochre of the old colonial mansions stands out clearly against the clear waters of the Caribbean Sea, while in the distance, the red of Agua and Pacaya volcanoes blaze.