Fuego Volcano is located between Sacatepequez and Chimaltenango departments, on the central region of Guatemala. With an altitude of 3763 meters, Fuego volcano it’s one of the most impressive of the 38 volcanoes spread throughout the country, and is definitely the most active of them all. It’s peak, covered with ashes and lava rocks from […]
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Biotopo del Quetzal
Published at April 16th, 2007 in Attractions, Ecotourism and Verapaces.5 CommentsThe Biotopo Mario Dary Rivera is a Natural Reserve 160 km away from Guatemala City, in the northern highlands of Alta Verapaz. It’s 1017 hectares of rainforest intend to preserve the Quetzal’s natural habitat, and serves as an important green lung for the area.
The preserve has two well maintained trails to choose from, a […]
Agua Volcano
Published at March 31st, 2007 in Attractions and Volcanoes.3 CommentsAgua Volcano is an inactive volcano that rises to an elevation of 3760 m. It’s located a few minutes away from La Antigua Guatemala, which makes it a characteristic landmark visible from any part of the city. Its shape is that of a symmetrical cone covered with vegetation.
It’s name derives from a mudflow that destroyed […]
Guatemala, soul of earth
Published at January 16th, 2007 in Attractions and Videos.3 CommentsGuatemala - video powered by Metacafe
Great video by INGUAT that shows the best attractions of Guatemala. Impressive nature, amazing culture, comfortable places and good food. When are you coming to Guate?
Seen on Engasado.
Pacaya Volcano National Park
Published at August 6th, 2006 in Attractions, Ecotourism and Volcanoes.11 CommentsGuatemala is much more than La Antigua Guatemala, Panajachel and Tikal.
Pacaya volcano is a great destination. Located 50 km to the southwest of Guatemala City, it is close enough for a daytrip yet far enough for a wild natural adventure. To get there, take the road to Palín and Escuintla and make a left turn […]
Learn Photography in Guatemala
Published at January 16th, 2005 in Attractions, Activities, Antigua, Atitlan and Peten.One CommentFor most of us with a limited schedule and budget, we seek to have a vacation that allows us to relax while providing a value added benefit. At one time or another we have all aspired to be writers photographers and travelers.
Guatemala offers a pallete for inspiration worthy on any artist. It is […]
Visit La Antigua Guatemala for Love and Architecture
Published at December 14th, 2004 in Attractions and Antigua.One CommentLa Antigua Guatemala is perhaps one of the most romantic places for love.
Colonial buildings offer charm that can enhance even the most budget oriented couple.
Come to La Antigua Guatemala to get married and stay for the honeymoon.
Important Mayan discoveries in Guatemala
Published at May 7th, 2004 in Attractions, News and Peten.2 CommentsCnn reports about the discovery of a sophisticated Mayan society in Cival by Archaeologist Francisco Estrada-Belli of Vanderbilt University.
“Excavations at a little-known Mayan ruin in Guatemala indicate it was once one of the largest and most sophisticated cities in the preclassic Mayan world.”
Also, reports about the discovery of an old tomb and skeleton of a […]