Western Highlands

Known as El Altiplano, the region lies from the outskirts of Guatemala City to the Mexican border and from Huehuetenango to the Pacific.

The Western Highlands are home to over 30 volcanoes, which reach heights of up to 3800m/12,464ft. The area experiences frequent earthquake activity.

It has the highest concentration of indigenous people and is rich in tradition. The Western Highlands has archeological sites and colonial architecture spread throughout an area which grows vegetable for most of the nation.