SAFE CARAVANS FOR SALVADORAN TOURISTS

WILL YOU VISIT GUATEMALA IN THE AUGUST VACATION PERIOD?

During the holidays Agostinas, many Salvadorans visit Guatemala. Mainly by the land route. For the foregoing and with the purpose of guaranteeing the safety of our compatriots, this diplomatic and Consular representation has made arrangements with tourism and security authorities of Guatemala, for the implementation of the safe caravan Plan.

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GUATEMALA IS THE PROTAGONIST

Guatemala in music

The new video #LaVidaSinTi of the Colombian group Piso 21, which highlights the 4 elements fire, air, water and Earth, shows different tourist destinations in Guatemala.

WHY GUATEMALA?

GUATEMALA, HEART OF THE MAYAN WORLD

Alive, magical, mystical and ancestral. Its history goes back to four thousand years, when the Mayan civilization emerged, whose legacy remains today with the traditions and culture of its people, Guatemala is a country of extraordinary cultural and natural richness and with a privileged geographical location. The distances from place to place are short, allowing you to visit several regions in the same trip. It is a unique country, of adventure, unforgettable, between its past and present, in addition to the diversity of activities that it offers to the visitor. Known as the country of the eternal spring, it enjoys a pleasant climate that allows to visit it at any time of the year. In addition, it offers several possibilities of access from any part of the world, with two international airports: the Aurora, located in the capital city; And Mundo Maya, located in the Department of Petén.

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DESTINATIONS

GUATEMALA, MODERN AND COLONIAL
Guatemala In this region we can see how modernity mixes with history, as Antigua Guatemala is an open-air museum and is architecturally beautiful. Main square of the Constitution It is the heart of the city's historic quarter. It was remodelled following the earthquake of 1976, having built an underground park and conserving the Parque Centenario. It is currently a meeting point for families
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PACIFIC, EXOTIC AND DIVERSE
Pacific The Pacific is an ideal area to visit and enjoy beaches of volcanic sand, find natural reserves where marine turtles, iguanas and crocodiles live, as well as enjoy a relaxed coastal environment and rest where its magnificent beaches span more than 300 kilometers allow surfing and other water sports. Irtra - Xetulul - Xocomil It is the largest
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EAST, MYSTIC AND NATURAL
East The East is a warm zone with personality, in this area we can find different contrasts in the departments of Zacapa, Chiquimula, Jalapa, El Progreso and Jutiapa. In this region is located the Sierra de las Minas with a jungle ecosystem and declared a protected area in Zacapa, the largest in Central America. It is home to more
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VERAPACES, NATURAL PARADISE
Verapaces, Natural Paradise Las Verapaces is the region formed by the departments of Alta Verapaz and Baja Verapaz. Both departments have leafy millenary forests, with ecosystems typical of dry forest, thorny chaparral, cloud forests or rainforests, which serve as a refuge for a large fauna, such as the Quetzal and flora such as the White Nun, regional species in danger of
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IZABAL, A GREEN CARIBBEAN
Izabal Its name is derived from the Basque word "zabal" which means "wide or wide bay". It was a district of the Corregimiento de Chiquimula until 1866. In addition to the Spanish language, Q'eqhi' and Garífuna are also spoken. Folk dances are performed in at least 2 of its municipalities. It is the perfect place to fish, dive, ski and practice all
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PETÉN, ADVENTURE IN THE MAYAN WORLD
Petén Petén is considered one of the most important places of pre-Columbian occupation. The department includes two reserves of the Mayan biosphere, seven national parks, five wildlife refuges and four protected biotopes, among other diversity of points to explore, so to know it is ideal to plan several days of stay. It is in this place the legends of the Mayan culture
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ALTIPLANO, LIVING MAYAN CULTURE
Highlands The Guatemalan Highlands offers the perfect combination of natural beauties, spectacular mountain landscapes and traditions of Mayan culture. The most deeply rooted indigenous culture is in the Altiplano. Its pine forests and active volcanoes allow the practice of hiking, canoping and ecotourism. The western region provides a folkloric display that unites pre-Columbian cosmogony with the ways of the conquistadors. It is
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WHAT TO DO?

Entertainment

The entertainment activities you can do in Guatemala are shopping, visits to theme parks and nightlife. In Guatemala City you can enjoy the nightlife in a wide variety of bars and restaurants, you can also walk the Paseo de la Sexta and make your purchases in the following shopping centers: Paseo Cayalá, Galerías La Pradera, […]

Religious Tourism

Religious tourism in Guatemala is one of the richest experiences for foreign visitors and can be enjoyed throughout the country. In addition, its rich history envelops visitors in a unique, mystical atmosphere. You can participate in pilgrimages for Christians, such as the pilgrimage to visit Hermano Pedro de Bethancourt who was a Religious of the […]

Culture

Mayan Worldview Guatemala is a country rich in culture and lush nature, inviting visitors to discover attractions and an ancestral, mystical and holistic legacy conducive to the enjoyment of the historical, harmonious, spiritual, natural and experience-rich components of the country’s communities. These experiences blend well with the cheerfulness and hospitality of the people, who preserve […]

Cultural destinations

Quetzaltenango is a city located 200 kilometers west of Guatemala City, at 2,333 meters above sea level. It is also known as Xela (pronounced “sheh-lah”) or Xelajú (“sheh-lah-hoo”), its original name in the k’iche’ language, and which means “under the ten ideas or concepts”. The Mexican indigenous warriors that travelled here with the Spanish conquistadors […]