Photography by Jillian Mitchell

Antigua is a stunning world heritage listed village brimming with beautiful Spanish colonial architecture and cobblestone streets, a backdrop of volcanoes just adds to the charm.

The small but charming island of Flores, located in Lake Peten Itza, makes a great stopping off point on the way to Tikal National Park.

The magnificent Mayan ruins are enveloped by lush jungle in Guatemala.

The women's collective located in a small village not far from Antigua spend their time creating traditional crafts and fabrics which are sold to tourists, the profits of which enable the ongoing support of the education of local children.