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With surface area of 50,885 square miles, Guatemala is placed south of Mexico. Well known as the land of Eternal Spring for its pleasant year-round weather Guatemala is a small country with breathtaking landscapes, coasts on both the Pacific and the Atlantic. Guatemala gifted with a treasure trove of antiquities, its black sandy beaches, rich plains in the south and tropical rainforests in the north are main tourist spots for interest.

Spend some of your relaxing days watching spectacular Mayan monuments that create a sense of mystery in the air. Mayan communities still wearing their traditional weavings have nestled in the pine-forested hills of the Highlands. Guatemala is blessed with amazing sites of volcanic peaks, exotic creatures, exotic birds, ancient lakes and the tropical forests. Discover the Maya civilization, which is present among the locals in the form of rich colors and designs of their weaving, folklore, local music and religious ceremonies. Locals take pride in possessing all the values and richness of the Maya civilization.

Explore Chichicastenango and Atitlan, spend some free time at famous Maya market and enjoy a boat ride at beautiful Lake Atitlan. Don’t miss the400-year-old church of Santo Tomas, the Calvary church, Halt at the lakeside village of Panajachel. You’ll come across most impressive and important Maya site at Tikal Explorer. 70 meters tall temples of Tikal was declared by UNESCO a Cultural and Natural Heritage to Humanity. Browse at the masks and Pyramid IV, the is the highest of the Mayan Pyramids.

Make your unforgettable visit to Antigua and discover its worldwide famous colonial charm, walk down the cobblestone streets marveling at the sites of boutique hotels, art galleries, museums, bookstores, shops and cafes. Try out lip smacking experience of international cuisine. Until 1776 Antigua was the capital city of the Spanish Kingdom. Explore this colonial jewel and learn about its past. Tourists flock around the Central Plaza featuring, Cathedral, Palace of the Captains. Antigua is a Cultural Heritage to Humanity as declared by UNESCO. Treat to history lovers Antigua has many historical monuments and the ruins of the Convent Capuchinas.


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