The Mayan civilization flourished in Petén and was the home of this millenary culture whose legacy marks the identity of Guatemala.
The ruins and vestiges of the Mayans continue to impact modern explorers to this day.
In the depths of the Petén rainforest, the summits of mystical Mayan temples stand out. The fusion between the historical heritage and the overwhelming nature of the region place it as one of the most important archaeological destinations on the planet.
Tikal, Uaxactún, Ceibal, Aguacateca, Yaxhá, Piedras Negras and El Mirador, are just some of the places that show the great archaeological wealth that Guatemala has.
The most important visit to know more about the Mayan culture is the visit to the Tikal National Park, since it was one of the most important cities of the Classic Mayan period and today in day is UNESCO’s cultural heritage site.
Tikal has more than 3,000 structures that can be seen between palaces, temples, stelae, Mayan ball game courts, altars and others.
Tikal is considered the most famous natural and cultural reserve in Guatemala.
If you visit the Tikal National Park it is advisable to bring plenty of water, warm weather clothes and comfortable walking shoes as well as sunscreen and insect repellent to make your visit more comfortable and Enjoy it.
Most of the large buildings that can be seen, are grouped in the upper part of the central site, date from the Late Classic Period. That time was the one of greater power and power of Tikal, as well as its development in infraestructra.
The groups of buildings that stand out in the Tikal National Park, for their size and architectural bell have an astronomical and historical connotation.
Pacaya Volcano
The Pacaya Volcano National Park is located in the department of Escuintla.
It is important that this volcano is one of the most important in Guatemala and Central America because it is active.
Unlike the other two volcanoes, the Pacaya volcano has a greater difficulty and requires a certain physical state to reach the top and observe the beautiful landscapes, as well as experience the proximity of the lava
Let's take care of Guatemala
Have you ever wondered how you can help conserve the biological diversity of our country? We present the 4R's with which we will achieve sustainable tourism.
Reduce
You must take into account that you must generate less garbage, and use less plastic.
San Pedro La Laguna, a town of Sololá, is an example of prohibiting the use of plastic bags, straws and duroport.
Reuse
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Archeology
For those who love history and the Mayan culture, Guatemala is an invaluable paradise full of archaeological treasures, since it has great parks and archaeological sites, including one of the most important because of its historical value Tikal National Park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.
Languages
Guatemala is the perfect country to learn Spanish, since the mixture of professional schools and Guatemalan
Guatemala stands out worldwide for its biological diversity and for being one of the 19 megadiverse countries of the world.
In Guatemala you can see different types of birds, depending on the climate and according to their way of life as we can observe the migratory birds, which are the ones that visit our country looking for a climate warmer than its natural habitat, in Guatemala we can observe more than
Do you want to visit La Antigua Guatemala?
Activities you can do:
In addition to appreciating the colonial city, its buildings, its squares and its different landscapes, we present you with ideas so you can get to know the cultural and historical part that Antigua Guatemala offers and get to know it. maximum.
History and Culture
When you talk about museums in La
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