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Exciting Adventure in Guatemala
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Adventure in Guatemala: Ancient Ruins, Volcano Hikes, and More Are you looking for a thrilling adventure in Guatemala? This incredible country is packed with opportunities for every type of explorer. From ancient Mayan ruins to active volcanoes, Guatemala offers a mix of natural beauty and cultural wonders, making it one of the best destinations…
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Family Travel in Guatemala
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Family Travel in Guatemala, Top Destinations for Unforgettable Memories Are you looking to create memorable family travel experiences? Guatemala offers unique adventures perfect for families. Each destination offers safe, kid-friendly activities that everyone can enjoy. From ancient ruins to lively cultural hubs and scenic natural wonders, Guatemala has everything you need for an exciting…
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Tikal National Park
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UNESCO declared Tikal National Park a World Heritage Site. It shelters the remains of one of the largest and most important cities in the pre-Hispanic history of the Maya Civilization, as well as 550 square kilometers of exuberant rainforest, home to a great diversity of flora and fauna. Tikal was inhabited for nearly 1,500…
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The Baktun 13 was not the Most Relevant Cycle
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The Baktun 13 was not the Most Relevant Cycle 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…
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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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Festival Tours Guatemala – Feast All Saints Day – Part # 3 The Kites of Santiago Sacatepéquez Celebration Date, 1st and 2nd of November Currently, they have established two categories of kites. Those who fly, that reached up to six meters high and the display, which have reached up to 16 meters. Now there…
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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…
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Antigua Guatemala – Destination Guatemala
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Guatemala Tours & Travel Antigua Guatemala: Founded in 1543, Antigua Guatemala was the 3rd more important city during the Spanish cologne in America, governing that presently is the south of Mexico and Central America. Over 30 religious orders inhabited the city who constructs monasteries convents and cathedrals. Named as worldwide cultural patrimony by the…
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Guatemala – Birds in The Mayan Art
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English Name: Pidgeon (Family Columbidae) Spanish Names: Paloma, Tortolita Maya Names: K’uksuku’un (Itsaj), Kuy, Mukuy (K’iche’) In the Popol Vuh, the K’iche’ myth, the pidgeon Ixmucur is in charge of keeping watch to inform if the Hero Twins’ grandmother arrives while they are in the cornfield. Its task is to sing as…
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Birds In the Mayan Art
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Birds In the Mayan Art Many birds form part of the supernatural hierarchy that inhabits the Maya Universe, and they occupy the highest ranks. Their most frequent association is with heaven if they nest in trees and with the entrance to the underworld if they are aquatic birds. Birds could have attracted the attention…