About this site

This 502 Destination's web site, was created to invite travelers to include Guatemala in their plans, to discover how marvelous this land is.

This natural paradise is located in the heart of the Americas, it is megadiverse in fauna and flora, surrounded by wonderful landscapes, archaeological sites, natural reserves, lakes, rivers. You can go from tropical warm beaches, up to high mountains and volcanoes, passing through interesting rural villages and developed cities and towns.

Guatemala is known as the “eternal spring country” and the “Cradle of the Maya Civilization”. This is a perfect place to live real life experiences and cultural exchange for learning and discovering adventures.

Coming to Guatemala is simply outstanding!!



Archaeological site: El Mirador, Petén


Karen Ayala

Founder of 502 Destination, General Tour Guide, with archaeology studies at Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala. She has left a brief review out of her acquired experiences and knowledges since 19 years ago guiding travelers from all over the world, who previously visited this beautiful country.

She has a high qualified and diverse knowledge, education and training to transmit with skill her knowledges and information about different topics, such as: social tourism, archaeology, culture, community and rural tourism, ecology, history, adventure, fam trips, press, religious tours, conservancy, world heritage and more.