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A country that allows travelers spellbound, Guatemala offers great views to accommodate everyone. Almost half the population is of Mayan descent, and many of them still wear indigenous dress. Some of its attractions are culture, volcanoes, mountains, forests and Mayan ruins. The beaches are perhaps not as good as other places, but Guatemala is one of the most popular route of travel in Central America.

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Most travelers head of Guatemala in Antigua Guatemala, or “Old Guatemala”, which attracts most travelers. It is famous for its colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and smoking volcanoes. Antigua and Quetzaltenango (Xela) studies are among the most popular Spanish destinations and study abroad. Another area of ​​Guatemala is the Mayan ruins of Tikal, located in the northern province of Peten. You can easily change the facades of the ancient temple here and an unforgettable ride through the enchanted forest to reach a temple at the same time leaves you with wonderful experience. The temples here are surrounded by a thick forest and maybe the big butterflies, monkeys and other wildlife in the hotel. If you love nature, then you’ll love the Lago de Atitlán (Lake Atitlán), which is surrounded by volcanoes and Mayan villages. Many travelers also visit the views of the Laguna San Pedro La Laguna, Panajachel and Santiago. Read the rest of this entry »

Guatemala is one of Central America was certainly known for its turbulent political events of a few decades ago, when we see a reassuring political stability is a real race began to discover this land, economically poor, but extremely rich in natural beauty, monuments and a beautiful tropical beach with lots of white beaches and lush palm groves.

The views are incredible offers in Guatemala, from secluded beaches to towering peaks, placid lakes, crowned by towering volcanoes, we can count as many as 29 in the nation, with a thick jungle full of precious Mayan ruins. The whole is topped by the bright colors of nature and from clothing of vibrant people who have learned to live with this land in some ways difficult, but very alive. It is rare to experience the “temblor,” read aftershocks, which emphasize how much this area has its own life, pulsating and vigorous.

In a tour of Guatemala is almost impossible not to include one or more hikes to the volcanoes, this picturesque mountains of fire characterize a crucial territory and it’s really an unforgettable experience to climb, reaching the summit of the crater and feel really small to presence of his power. Lava, sulphurous, puffs of gas are a natural spectacle that here, more than any other place, can be appreciated and admired at close range.

Another must see this hypothetical journey into Guatemala and visit archeological sites of Tikal and Uaxuctum, literally surrounded by the jungle, ammantanti by a thick and luxuriant vegetation. These are two of the most important Mayan sites and include a spectacular astronomical observatory built by the engineer and old people. One of the experiences that you can live in these places is to see the sunrise from the summit of a pyramid and see a show of rare and unmatched beauty.

Do not miss an in-depth visit to the city of Antigua, the old capital of Guatemala, it is a timeless town with many monuments in baroque Hispanic-American. There are so many churches dating back to 700, many of which are in ruins, but they can catch the eye of the visitor sick. The value and importance of this particular city is likely to make it in the late 70′s, a World Heritage by UNESCO.