The National Palace of Culture (“Guacamolón”) and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Guatemala City History, architecture, notable figures, tourism, current events and information of interest to visitors 🏛️ 1. National Palace of Culture (Green Palace / “Guacamolón”) National Palace of Culture…
Municipality of Guatemala and Congress of Guatemala: History, Function, Tourism and Current Affairs The Municipality of Guatemala and the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala (also called Legislative Body) are two pillars of the country’s functioning in the capital, New…
Avenida La Reforma and Torre del Reformador (Guatemala City): History, Tourism, People and Current Events The Reforma Avenue and the Reformer’s Tower. They are two of the most emblematic urban elements of Guatemala City. These iconic landmarks, symbols of republican…
Avenida Las Américas — History, Tourism and Relevant Facts (Guatemala City, Guatemala) Las Américas Avenue It is one of the most emblematic and significant urban axes of Guatemala City, a space where history, diplomacy, culture and civic coexistence meet amidst…
Flowers of the Highlands: Wild and Cultivated Blooms in the Mountains of Antigua Guatemala Walking through the mountains and hills surrounding Antigua Guatemala is more than a scenic hike—it is an encounter with living color, fragrance, and history. In places like El Hato,…
La Antigua Guatemala at Night: A Photographer’s Paradise When the sun sets behind the volcanoes and the lamps of Antigua begin to glow, the city transforms into one of the most magical nightscapes in Central America. The soft illumination, the…
The Achiguate River: route, history and challenges Origin and geographical course The Achiguate River is one of the most important river systems in southwestern Guatemala. Its sources are located on the slopes of the Sierra Madre volcanoes, especially on the…
Hobbitenango & Altamira: A High-Altitude Adventure Above Antigua Guatemala Rising to nearly 2,500 meters (8,200 ft) above sea level, the mountains above Antigua Guatemala offer some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Central America. Here, hidden among forests of eucalyptus, coffee farms,…
Church and Convent of La Merced — Art, water and Baroque in the heart of Antigua Guatemala Introduction The Church and Convent of Our Lady of Mercy in Antigua Guatemala is one of the country’s most emblematic monumental complexes: a…
The Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) — Professional Dossier Executive summary The Resplendent Quetzal (scientific name Pharomachrus mocinno) is the emblematic bird of Guatemala: a cloud-forest specialist famous for its iridescent green plumage and long male tail streamers. It is a powerful…