Antigua Guatemala – Latin Charm Beneath The Volcano
Comments OffAntigua was the capital of Guatemala until 1773, when the Santa Marta earthquake rocked the foundations of the town. Still, the city retains its colonial charm in the extravagant architecture of buildings, churches, convents and old residences, which offer more than a glimpse of past prosperity.
Tourism is Antigua’s main income generator. With more than 60 [...]
Guatemala presentation shows many sides of country
Comments OffPresenters at a Guatemala-themed event Wednesday evening showed there is more to the country than the often-heard stories of poverty.
“Guatemala is moving forward; Guatemala is starting to do a lot of manufacturing and a lot of exporting,” said Maritza Gibbs, a Guatemala native who now lives in Luverne.
She talked of the country’s major production areas, [...]
Adventure Travel in "The Modern World" Guatemala
For many years the Mayan World has been a popular destination for adventure seekers. Early day explorers like John Lloyd Stephens discovered the region to be full of exciting surprises when he first stumbled upon great ancient pyramids in the early 19th century. Only forty years ago a visit to the now well known ruins [...]
Ten Essential Things to Do When Visiting Guatemala
Comments OffGuatemala s one of the premier destinations to visit when you are visiting central and south America.. Guatemala is very famous for it bio diversity and ecological diversity within the region. It is home to hundreds of thousand of species of plants and animals. So if you have never been to Guatemala a or you [...]
