Guatemala

Antigua, Guatemala: Walking Tour, Part 2

Antigua (Guatemala) is about 45 minutes away from Guatemala city. Located on the central highlands it is surrounded by several volcanoes, the largest of which, Volcan de Agua, has erupted several times, triggering associated earthquakes that have…

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Antigua, Guatemala: A Walking Tour, Part 1

Antigua is one of Guatemala’s oldest cities, and has some of its best-preserved colonial buildings—at least in part because after 1776 it was nearly-abandoned for 150 years. LestertheInvestor shows us around.

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Tikal National Park (Guatemala)

Tikal National Park is one of the best preserved Mayan complexes anywhere, and certainly in Guatemala. It’s a 575-square kilometer preserve in Peten, about a 6-7 hour drive (or 30 minute flight) from Guatemala City. It’s actually a small…

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Antigua, Guatemala: Walking Tour, Part 2

Antigua (Guatemala) is about 45 minutes away from Guatemala city. Located on the central highlands it is surrounded by several volcanoes, the largest of which, Volcan de Agua, has erupted several times, triggering associated earthquakes that have…

Read More

Tikal National Park (Guatemala)

Tikal National Park is one of the best preserved Mayan complexes anywhere, and certainly in Guatemala. It’s a 575-square kilometer preserve in Peten, about a 6-7 hour drive (or 30 minute flight) from Guatemala City. It’s actually a small…

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