The Costa Rica Plaza is a small space, located on Las Americas Avenue, which pays homage to Costa Rica. It is composed of representative icons of the place that tell, with brevity, the development of Costa Rica. History of the Plaza Costa Rica in Guatemala The Avenue of the Americas is contemplated to celebrate the …
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Best Tourist Places In Guatemala
What are the best tourist attractions in Guatemala? Discover everything you can’t miss in the Land of the Maya: colonial cities, archaeological sites, idyllic natural scenery and other destinations. Check the list below! 1- Antigua, department of Sacatepéquez Founded in 1543, it was distinguished during the colonial era as the most beautiful city in the …
Myths and legends of Guatemala
Guatemala is a country full of culture and traditions but also of legends. The latter are told in order to scold bad habits of ill-mannered children, but sometimes the legends of Guatemala are even to protect adults. So if you dare, we invite you to go through the set of legends of Guatemala that the …
Where to sleep and eat in Antigua
Antigua is the most beautiful city in Guatemala, a colonial jewel that no one visiting this country should miss. In other articles we already told you about the places you should not miss during a visit to this city, as well as the visit to the nearby Pacaya volcano or the best cafes in this …
Must do’s and must see’s in Guatemala
It is a Central American country that, although it has a relatively small territorial extension, has a great climatic amplitude. This translated makes it have different geographical features and super interesting places to see in Guatemala. This country, although it was colonized by the Spanish, still keeps a strong Mayan influence that can be breathed …
What you should know about Guatemala
In this article, we explain everything about Guatemala, its geography and climate. Also, what are its characteristics, economy and more. What is Guatemala? Guatemala, officially known as the Republic of Guatemala, is a sovereign nation on the Central American continent, whose territory was part of ancient Mesoamerica, one of the cradles of civilization, and the …
what to learn about culture of guatemala
We travelled to one of the most multicultural countries in the world! We are talking about Guatemala, a country that enjoys an unimaginable cultural richness. It has been awarded three World Heritage distinctions by UNESCO thanks to Antigua Guatemala, the Archaeological Park and the Ruins of Quiriguá. Guatemala’s culture has been so extensive that it …
Lively traditions in Guatemala
All Saints and All Souls Day is commemorated throughout Gutemala and many people maintain the custom of savoring cold meats and snacks prepared with panela sugar such as fritters, molletes and chilacayote, besides visiting cemeteries and placing flowers on the graves of relatives who have gone to the afterlife. This is one of the best …
Three days in Antigua Guatemala
In December 2018 we took an 18-day trip through Guatemala, Belize and Honduras. We started and ended in the charming city of Antigua, so in this article you can read in detail what we did during our three-day stay in Antigua Guatemala. The first day in Antigua Guatemala On our first day in Antigua we …
Yaxhá: the Mayan world in Guatemala
When I started to organize our trip to Guatemala, it was clear that on our route we were going to visit Tikal, the great Mayan city of the country not Yaxhá. This city is located in the region of El Petén, in the north of the country. Although Tikal is the best known of Guatemala’s …