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Guatemala City The lovely capital of Guatemala, Guatemala City, was founded in 1776 after the previous capital, Antigua Guatemala, was destroyed by an earthquake. Guatemala City is the largest populated city in Central America, and it is an amazing tourist attraction. Guatemala City has many adventures and tours to discover and many beautiful sights to see. From hiking up active volcanoes with streams of lava to relaxing on the beautiful beach of Lake Atitlan Guatemala is the perfect vacation location. Come

Lake Atitlán Said to be the most beautiful lake in the world, Lago de Atitlán is found in Guatemala's southwestern highlands in the department of Sololá. This gorgeous lake was formed almost 84,000 years ago as a result of a collapsed volcano, making it one of the most unique destinations in Central America. It boasts spectacular natural scenery, with steep hills, striking volcanoes, and the stunning deep blue waters of the lake. The lake is the deepest in Central America, with a

Chichicastenango The town of Chichicastenango, located northwest of Guatemala City, is well known for its indigenous Mayan cultural heritage. Chichicastenango is home to the historically important Santo Tomás Church, as the Popol Vuh, the sacred book of the Quichés, was discovered here. The Chichicastenango Market is alive with excitement on Thursdays and Sundays, the traditional market days. It is arguably the biggest market of its kind in Central America and attracts local and foreign sellers and buyers alike. The market is always

Tikal The ancient city of Tikal was officially discovered in 1848 after the Guatemalan government ordered an expedition be sent out. Tikal is a major Mayan civilization site located in the Petén district of Northern Guatemala. This archaeological complex contains 3,000 buildings and spans about 16 square kilometers. The city was a major commercial and ceremonial center for the Maya. Researchers have determined that Tikal's original settlers arrived around the year 800 B.C. By 900 A.D., the Maya World had collapsed and

Antigua Guatemala The most beautiful Colonial City in the Americas "Antigua Guatemala", was declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Antigua Guatemala is a small city located in southern Guatemala surrounded by volcanoes. It is known for its Spanish colonial buildings, many of which were renovated after the 1773 earthquake that ended Antigua's 200-year reign as Guatemala's colonial capital. Its beautiful cobblestone streets, tile roofs and its colonial buildings adorned with beautiful flowers and colors are what make it stand