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Climb an Active Volcano: Volcán Pacaya
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Pacaya Volcano Travel Guide: Exploring Guatemala’s Most Active Volcano If you’ve ever dreamed of hiking an active volcano, Guatemala’s **Pacaya Volcano** is a must-visit. As one of Central America’s most active and accessible volcanoes, Pacaya offers an unforgettable experience for travelers. Whether you’re coming from Guatemala City or Antigua, this iconic volcano is only…
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Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala: A Must-See Religious and Cultural Tradition
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Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala: A Cultural Celebration Guide Semana Santa, or “Holy Week,” is a significant event across Central America. But the celebrations in Antigua Guatemala, are the most vibrant and unique. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Antigua combines colonial charm with deep-rooted Catholic traditions. During Semana Santa, visitors can enjoy incredible processions,…
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Tak´alik Ab´aj Archaeological Park
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Tak’alik Ab’aj Travel Guide Explore the ancient wonders of Tak’alik Ab’aj Archaeological Park in Guatemala. Our travel guide covers history, highlights, and tips for an unforgettable visit. Nestled in the lush landscapes of Guatemala’s Retalhuleu region, Tak’alik Ab’aj Archaeological Park offers travelers an unforgettable journey into ancient history. Known for its blend of Olmec…
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Quiriguá Archaeological Site Travel Guide
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Quiriguá Archaeological Site Travel Guide Welcome to the Quiriguá Archaeological Site Travel Guide, your comprehensive resource for exploring one of Guatemala’s most remarkable historical treasures. Quiriguá, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases the grandeur of the ancient Maya civilization, with the tallest and most intricately carved stelae in the Maya world. This guide offers…
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Ceibal Archaeological Park
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Ceibal, one of the region’s most essential and monumental cities, is located in the Maya lowlands’ tropical rainforest in southern Petén, on the banks of the La Pasión River. This city was named after the numerous kapok trees found there (called Ceiba in Spanish), and one can still admire the fine and well-preserved temples…
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Yaxhá-Nakum-Naranjo
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Yaxhá-Nakum-Naranjo is an extensive park that shelters four different Maya cities –Yaxhá, Nakum, Naranjo, and the Island of Topoxté. The park is also declared a wetland of global significance and is home to a great variety of migratory birds. The ancient city of Yaxhá, located on the banks of the Sacnab and Yaxhá lagoons,…
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The Baktun 13 was not the Most Relevant Cycle – Guatemala 2012
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Guatemala 2012 The meaning Oxlajuj Baktun cycle for the Maya was not the most prominent, but the short account or Katun, according to archaeologists and historians said domestic and foreign, who gathered last weekend at the Fifth Convention of Mayan Archaeology in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. The speakers agreed that the end of the Mayan…
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Festival Tours Guatemala
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Guatemala Feast All Saints Day – Part # 4 Art and color in Sumpango They take several months to prepare the kites, although this tradition is more recent than that of Santiago, the variety of designs and materials are larger and require more organization. Previous activities begin with the choice of the ambassador of…
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Festival Tours Guatemala
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Guatemala Festival Tours (part 1) The Maya The descendants of this fascinating culture have inherited customs and traditions, all this combined with the effect of the European influence is present today as an explosion of color, rhythm and mysticism through folk festivals, which are traditional dances or religious manifestations that have evolved naturally and…