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Travelling to Guatemala: Bringing History to Life


For its fairly small size - around the same size as Tennessee - Guatemala is rich with history and memorable sights. From clicking pics of the Mayan Ruins of Tikal to sauntering through a park as you get chirped to by tropical birds, you will probably discover no finer - or more unique - spot than Guatemala for your following adventure.

Mayan Ruins. Go sightseeing at the Mayan Ruins and feel like you have traveled way back to a time when the Mayan's ruled, from 700 BC to 900 AD. Tikal is well known as one of "the earths travel marvels," and attracts hundreds to thousands of tourists per year with its impressive ruins and historical significance.  Previously a energetic urban center, Tikal is today an designers fantasy with more than three thousand structures. You are bound to experience royal plazas, palaces and steam baths, for example. Constructed in 500 B.C., the ancient Mayan city of Tikal thrived for a little more than 1500 yrs.. Today it has been named to UNESCO's listing of Heritage of Humanity.

If you enjoy creatures, then the Tikal National Park is a must visit. While you Go for a tour through the ancient Mayan City by way of the park, you are bound to be entertained by the shriekings, whistlings, and cacophony of occupant howler monkeys, tropical birds, toucans, and macaws. You might possibly experience a doe cut through the path before of you. Very lucky tourists have recounted finding a jaguar nearby.

Panajachel. Lake Atitlan is perhaps the most outstanding lakes out of all those in Central America. Looking out on Lake Atitlan are three volcanoes - San Pedro, Toliman, and Atitlan. The city was Formerly the nerve center for locals seeking to win over Indians to Roman Catholicism. With cafes and eateries up and down the streets, Panajachel has great shopping and an bustling nightlife. There are also many Courses for language students who are here to learn Spanish.

Chichicastenango. Only two and a half to three hours from Guatemala City, Chichicastenango is a spectacular, tiny town roosted on mountaintops, acknowledged for its charming stucco architecture. If you love browsing at flea markets, you will find no larger market than Chichicastenango's craft market. It is surely the foremost in Guatemala, commonly drawing tourists from all over the nation. You will see stunning hand woven blouses, masks and hand carved trinkets.

Santo Tomas, a 400 year old church, is another must visit in Chichicastenango. To come in, you have to ascend 18 steps - symbolizing every month on the Mayan calendar. A Roman Catholic Church, Santo Tomas is well known as the last church in the nation where Guatemalan people may worship the Mayan Gods.

La Antigua. In a destination that cherishes its ancient past, Antigua is a prized possession. One of the most colorful colonial cities in all of Latin America, its beauty and easy ambiance draw in Spanish students and foreigners from all over of the globe.  Antigua is home to various Spanish language schools and visitors of all levels go to Guatemala to study Spanish. Deciding which language school is better for you will be a tough problem, so you will most likely need to investigate AmeriSpans services (www.guatamaleschool.com). AmeriSpan Guatemala has made choosing a classroom and planning your holiday not as difficult and more affordable.

Only just about forty-five mins from the Guatemala City airport and 2.5 hrs. from Panajachel, tourists get the chance to study at an Antigua Spanish school while traveling in Guatemala

In addition, numbers of travelers come to volunteer in some of the many volunteer projects in Guatemala. 

Whatever your rationales for living in Guatemala, do not forget to take your camera.
 
 


 
 

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