Guatemala is a small country on the Pacific Ocean, bordering Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and Belize. Spanish is the official language in Guatemala. The country has access to the Caribbean, which makes it a perfect destination for travelers interested in nature, wildlife and adventure.

There are many outdoor adventures you can participate in – canopy tours, fishing, swimming with dolphins, birding, scuba diving and more. The best thing you can do is to join an organized tour, as this way you will get the best experience possible for your money. There are organized outdoor adventure tours in Guatemala for many activities, and you can get full information about it from your travel agent or from your hotel once you have arrived.

When thinking of vacations, traditionally we think of fancy hotels, sandy beaches and filling up on too many alcoholic drinks. Or maybe we think of hi-rise buildings, expensive dining, Broadway Theater, and filling up on too many alcoholic drinks.

Whatever the picture is, from a tropical Caribbean island getaway, to a cozy Bed + Breakfast near a secluded ski resort, in all likelihood, your vision does not include deep jungle biking through the forests of Guatemala, or underground cave tubing in Belize.

Horseback riding is not the most difficult thing in the world; in fact, it’s one of the easiest! The misconception that horseback riding requires years of experience or expensive lessons is just that, a misconception. Assuming you’re with someone who knows what they’re doing, ANYONE can horseback ride in a matter of minutes, whether you’re 5 or 50.

Horses trained to carry people know exactly what they’re supposed to do and with a little guidance from the trainer, you should be able to guide the horses by yourself with a few simple commands with the reins. So don’t be timid, let the trainer tell you where to step, what and what not to do once on the horse, and that’s it. If you still don’t feel up to the task, the trainer may take full control of the horse him or herself, meaning that all you do is sit and enjoy the ride.

People throw around terms such as “eco tours”, “eco tourism”, “adventure tourism” and “adventure travel tours” all the time. But what do they really mean? Are they simply any kind of adventure travel tours, such as Belize cave tubing? Can you stay at a 5 star hotel during eco tours, or can you only sleep in tents or campers under the stars?

Can you drive motor vehicles during your tour, or must you only travel by foot, on horseback, on bike or via canoe? Must you eat at small taco stands along the side of the street, or can you dine at fancy restaurants? What if the fancy restaurants are locally owned?

The tours of the Yucatan jungle and biosphere reserves offer a great chance to see ancient Mayan temples, hike by night along the beach to watch baby turtles hatch, or take more time and explore deeper into the jungle areas. These guided tours are available for the hiking enthusiast who wants to see some truly unique scenery and experience some of the wonders of the Yucatan heritage before it changes.

The guides and staff at the Duende Tours are experts at matching you to a specific hike that allows you see all the sights that you are interested in. They can offer you a guided outdoor adventure that will help you to discover what makes this part of the Yucatan Peninsula so unique.

A favorite among adventure travel and jungle tours, The "Mundo Maya", or Mayan World, is an area of roughly 300,000 square kilometers (116,000 square miles) in Central America, covering the whole of Belize and Guatemala and parts of Honduras, El Salvador and the Mexican states of Chiapas, Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roo. The ancient Mayans left evidence of their existence in the form of limestone constructions throughout this vast tropical regionThe classic Mayan period

According to historians, ancient Mayan history dates back to over 2,000 years ago, however, new discoveries are revealing ancient ruins, that date back even further. The oldest Mayan ruin found to date was discovered recently in San Bartolo, Guatemala. It dates back to the year 300 B.C., and it is thought that there are still many temples, stellae and tombs hidden under the thick jungles of Mesoamerica from this time period.

The rugged mountains and deep jungles, not to mention the teeming wildlife in the virgin rainforests, are all the reasons why you should go on hiking and adventure trips in Guatemala. The vast jungle of Guatemala presents great hiking opportunity for the avid backpackers.

If you're one of them, you shouldn't dare miss this opportunity to go trekking up on the mountains. Just add a little human intervention provided by the local Mayan people, and this trip can be the most amazing adventure you'll have in your life.

The Yucatan Peninsula is home to thousands of species of flora and fauna, inhabiting various terrains and natural habitats. Large land areas are covered by unexplored rainforest that hides many secrets – Mayan ruins, animals, flowers and vegetation.

The majority of the land is still untouched by civilization, which gives the traveler a unique opportunity to feel at one with nature and observe animals, birds, reptiles and insects in their natural environment. Eco-tours are very popular in this part of the world because of the untouched natural environment and the large reserves, housing thousands of unique creatures.