"Guatemala the country of eternal spring"

 

thus known for its extraordinary warm climate that characterizes it. The Central American country surrounded by mountains, volcanoes and colors of a culture that mixes Mayan, Spanish and Garífuna traditions; made up of 22 departments and 24 languages, Guatemala becomes a multicultural and multilingual country.

 

But of course we already know all this, don't you?… Then we invite you to discover more about Guatemala.

 

Did you know?…

 

Guatemala is the only country in Latin America with 4 active volcanoes Pacaya Volcano, Santiaguito Volcano, Fuego Volcano, Tacaná Volcano

 

Guatemala has the most important Mayan sites in Mesoamerica

The Quiriguá archaeological center has the highest known Mayan stela in Mesoamerica.

 

 

There is a small cave in the Ipala Volcano. Do you already know it?

Acatenango volcano

 

Guatemala was selected by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as number 1 of the 10 best vacation destinations in the world in the cultural section.

 

In Guatemala there are ceibas so large that their trunk reaches 3 and a half meters wide. This is like 11 people in a row.

 

Despite the cold, the temperature of Lake Atitlán can remain warm during sunrise, still no one knows why ...

 

Lake Atitlàn

 

With all the sawdust that is collected during Lent and Holy Week in the capital, an uninterrupted carpet could be made from the city to the border with El Salvador.

 

In 1905 the first car arrived in Guatemala.

 

Unlike other cities, Guatemala is the only one that has three rush hours (Morning, Noon, Afternoon). How many hours do you spend in traffic ?!

 

The Central Market is the oldest with 145 years of existence, it was inaugurated in 1871. To date it is one of the most visited.

 

Guatemala has been chosen by various artists to appear in music videos or movies. This is the case of “Reload” by Sebastián Ingrosso or the Mini Espías film.

 

Guatemala has the largest number of micro orchids in Central America.

Discover Guatemala

 

Guatemalan Doctor Carlos Alvarado Dumas was awarded internationally for creating the biological membrane for burns.

 

Wotzbelí Aguilar invented the first “distinctly Guatemalan” musical rhythm, the Guarimba, a rhythm similar to the march in a 6 × 8 measure.

"Guatemala beautiful and beautiful, like you none." "It hurts, but it's very difficult not to love her." "Where is everything I love!" "Guatemala, the world in a small country."