The Central American country of Guatemala is filled with traditional native villages and colorful markets. If you can tear yourself away from its present charm, you’ll find a past that is even more awesome: remains of the Mayan cities that once dominated the country. The Mayans were one of the greatest early civilizations, and their… Continue Reading
10 Top Tourist Attractions in Guatemala
For those looking to unearth a vacation destination with all of the trappings of the Old & New Worlds, there’s no better place to do it than in Guatemala. The country has a rich and distinctive culture from the long mix of elements from Spain and the native Maya people. This diverse history and the… Continue Reading
10 Most Beautiful Ancient Mayan Temples
The Maya civilization was one of the great Pre-Colombian civilizations, extending throughout the northern Central American region, including the present-day nations of Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, southern Mexico and western Honduras. During the Classic period (250–900 AD) most Mayan city states reached their peak of urbanism and large-scale construction. The most notable monuments from this… Continue Reading
