History: Indigenous settlements in the region date back to 12,000-18,000 BC. Houses and palaces of the Maya people date back to about 650-800 AD when between 7 and 11 million people are thought to have lived in the area. At that time Mayan cities such as Tikal were very large. The...
(established 1676 in Antigua Guatemala); the major institutions for artistic, commercial, vocational, and military education; the Society of Geography and History; and several important museums. Public buildings of note include the National Palace, the post office, police headquarters, the National ...
inGuatemalainCultural life Also known as: República de Guatemala, Republic of Guatemala Written by Charles L. Stansifer Professor of History, University of Kansas. Compiler ofCosta Rica (World Bibliographical Series, Vol. 126). Charles L. Stansifer, ...
all time in the Guatemalan league, and has been catalogued by journalists of the region as one of the best players in the history of the nation's football. In a 1999 poll by the IFFHS, he was voted the best Guatemalan footballer of the 20th Century and among the best 20 in CONCACAF....
The rugged mountains and jungles offer adventurous travelers a chance to get off the beaten path and explore pristine landscapes for a fraction of what you’d pay elsewhere in the world. And the ruins are underrated and a must-see for history buffs, including the impressive Tikal, an ancient...
Best Museums in Guatemala City Guatemala is popular for the presence of the interesting Maya people that live up to today, and there’s no better way to learn more about their history and the country history than a museum. My family and I visited most of the museums in the city, and I...
Spanish schools offer homestays and lots of activities to complement in-class learning, including visits to nearby hot springs, volcano hikes and cultural evenings to learn about the history of the region from guest speakers. Proyecto Lingüistico Quetzalteco has been operating its socially responsibl...
While the 18th-century exports from Central America were largely dominated by sugarcane, indigo, and cochineal (a short-lived insect-derived dye), Spanish Jesuits cultivated coffee in Antigua prior to 1767, and perhaps as early as 1730, according to Gina Wagner’s History of Coffee in ...
Best for architecture, history and volcanoes Just a 45-minute drive from Guatemala's main international airport,Antiguais most travelers’ first and last stop in Guatemala, and it rarely disappoints. A sprawl of cobblestone streets, historic basilicas and colorful homes, the city is surrounded by...
A stunning combination of natural beauty, Central American culture and Mayan history, Guatemala provides the rich backdrop to this ‘classic’ journey across the country’s must-see attractions and destinations. Read More Meet the Experts Speak to one of our experts to start planning your trip ...