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Tikal
National Park
Tikal
National Park is one of Guatemala's
principal tourist attractions,
this park within the larger
Maya Bioshere Reserve contains
the magnificent Tikal archaeological
site as well as 57,600 hectares
of pristine jungle. It is also
one of the easiest places to
observe wildlife in Guatemala
.The park is house for 250 species
of mammals, 600 species of birds
and 200 species of reptiles
and amphibians along with many
species of butterflies and other
insects. |
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Guatemala
City, Guatemala |
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The
Lake Amatitlan
The Lake
Amatitlan is the fourth largest
lake in Guatemala and the lake
consists of two basins connected
by a narrow constriction, where
a dry dock was constructed for
the railway. So, the Lake Amatitlan
is separated into two water
bodies with different physical,
chemical and biological characteristics Archeological
ramains that date back to 2000
B.C. have been found around
the lake.. |
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1
kilometer from Amatitlán
village, Guatemala City |
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Finca
Nacional La Aurora
The Archeology
and Ethnology Museum, with its
prized collection of Mayan artifacts
exhibits the legacy of the Mayan
Culture through jade and ceramic
artifacts, stelae and royal
tombs. Dioramas exhibit life
in a Mayan city and a Guatemalan
village. The ethnology section
has displays on the languages,
costumes, dances, masks and
homes of Guatemala's indigenous
peoples. |
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Guatemala
City 01013 |
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Antigua
Guatemala
Antigua
is among the world's best conserved
colonial cities, it is a magic
and captivating small town that
makes you feel time might have
stopped some 300 years ago.
From its colonial architecture
to its beautiful surroundings;
strolling through town on the
cobblestone streets, you will
experience the splendors of
ancient times. |
| Location
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Guatemala
City, Guatemala |
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Semuc
Champey
Semuc
Champey is famed for its great
natural limestone bridge, 300m
(990ft) long, on top of which
is a stepped series of pools
with cool, flowing river water
good for swimming. Though this
bit of paradise is difficult
to reach, the beauty of its
setting and the turquoise perfection
of the pools make it arguably
the loveliest spot in the country. |
| Location
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Guatemala
City, Guatemala |
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Quirigua
The archaeological
site of Quirigua contains the
largest stelae ever discovered
in the Mayan world. Quirigua
is one of the smallest Mayan
cities, but one of the most
notable due to its splendid
series of monuments. The ruins
are unrestored, but deciphered
hieroglyphs from the stelae
and altars tell a fascinating
story of Quirigua's relationship
with nearby Copan. |
| Location
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Guatemala
City |
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Mixco
Viejo
Mixco
Viejo is an archaeological site
in the north east of the Chimaltenango
district of Guatemala, some
50 km to the north of Guatemala
City. It is a moderate sized
ruined city of the Post-Classic
Era Maya civilization. The ruins
have the remains of over 120
major structures, including
temples, palaces, and courts
for playing the Mesoamerican
ballgame. |
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Mixco
Viejo, Guatemala City |
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