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Guatemala
Guatemala is a place of magic some say especially if you are into the Mayans, the mountains, the markets or a ton of other things as well. Guatemala has a million things to do while visiting and almost too much going on and most people have to make more than one trip to see everything. The younger crowd seems to always end up in Antigua which is a beautiful town set in between three volcanoes. The ones who are looking for a taste of the "real Guatemala" go to places like Lago de Izabal or Nebaj, these are Maya villages that are hidden in a secluded crease of the Cuchumatanes mountains. Everyone usually ends up in the highlands such as Lago de Atitlan which is an irresistible place to see. The Maya heritage is shown everywhere in Guatemala through archaeological sites and fascinating towns such as Chichicastenango.
Guatemala has an economy that is still developing and is characterized by a wide income. this is a country located in Central America of the North American region and borders Mexico. Guatemala City is the capital of the country. The name Guatemala means "land of the trees" in the Maya-Toltec language. The very first evidence of any humans settling in Guatemala dates back to 12,000 BC. Approximately in 6500 BC, Archaic sites were documented in El Quiche which is in the highlands area. The weather in Guatemala ranges from cool to rainy to muggy. From December to February Guatemala has cool nights and mornings which is usually the best time to visit. In March and April the weather is usually the hottest during those months. It starts to rain some time in May or June and from July to September the weather gets a little muggy. October and November are the endings of the rain and it starts to get cooler.
According to most people there is no bad time to visit Guatemala even though they do have a rainy season, but what country doesn't? The people of Guatemala are mostly descendants from the Mayan people. Guatemala City was the third city that was founded and it was founded in 1776. It was on September 15, 1821 gained its independence was gained from Spain and then became part of the Mexican Empire.
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Attractions in Guatemala
La Aurora Zoo in Guatemala City first opened on December 25, 1924 while Jose Maria Orellana was the president. The zoo was in a state of neglect during the year of 1963, due to the state of neglect the government handed over the AGHN which means administration of the Guatemalan Association of Natural History. Renovations to the zoo started in 1991 and still continue to happen to make the animals more comfortable. Today the zoo ranks as one of the best zoos in Central America. The zoo is divided into three main parts which consist of the African region, the Asian Region, and the American Region. Each region of the zoo has many animals that are from that region originally. The zoo is really big on education as well and holds an education center on the nature which include audiovisual lectures, guided tours, workshops, screening videos, a library, and Granjita.
The Museo de los Ninos which is the Children's Museum in Guatemala which is out to secure the future of Guatemala by educating the children. According to the architecture of the building the future would take place on the moon. This museum is a lunar-colonial structure and it hosts many different exhibits for the younger as well as the young at heart. If you are looking for something to do for a few hours this museum is the place to go to let your inner child come out. You can have a lot of fun at the huge game operation or ride a bicycle that has a skeleton attached to a neighbor bicycle which shows the bone movement. Some of the other exhibits in the museum include the centrifugal force simulator and the static electricity generator. This museum is very close to the zoo which are two great attractions for families who have children.
Lake Amatitlan is south of Guatemala City going towards the Pacific Lowlands. The lake lays just a few kilometers from the highway, the water is not for swimming but it is a great place to have a picnic or barbecue. The lake is also a great place for boat trips but the main attraction at the lake is the view of the Agua and Pacaya Volcanoes. On the weekend there is a "bubble lift" that visitors can take up to the Parque de las Naciones Unidas for the best view of the two volcanoes. Pacaya is located to the southern part of the lake and gives off a great orange glow from its mouth. The weekends are the most busiest for the lake and takes about 30 minutes from the city by car.
Mixco Viejo is the capital of the Pokoman Maya and is a very important area of Maya ruins. This site is known to be one of the best completely restored archaeological sites in the country. It is not however very easy to reach, it can not be reached by public transportation so visitors must get a four wheel drive vehicle due to the last 15 kilometers being a dirt track. The bus trip there and back takes about two to three hours each way which makes it hard to do the trip in one day. There are no facilities at the site either so visitors should bring food, toilet paper, and drinks. Camping is a possibility as well if people want to.
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Things to do and see in Guatemala
Antigua, Guatemala is known to be a very charming city located in the high plains of the country. It takes about 45 minutes to get to Antigua from the capital, Guatemala City. There are three things Antigua is especially known for which are the beautiful Spanish style architecture and cobblestone streets, the many ruined churches and monasteries, and the majestic volcanoes that are surrounding the city. Visitors love Antigua no matter what time of the year it is. The city is full of restaurants, hotels that are built with the Spanish style, flowered courtyards, and many Spanish language schools. The Hotel Casa Santo Domingo is located in Antigua and is said to be the best hotel in Central America with modern styled rooms, a great pool, and parrots in the courtyard that are very friendly.
Tikal is a place of enchantment with big and beautiful temples and birds that sing all day long. Monkeys are howling and the rainforest gives it a fresh smell with each breath you take. This archaeological site is made up of mostly temples, pyramids, stelae, and many other structures. There is about 30 percent of the ruins that have been partially or completely restored and the other 70 percent still lies under many layers of dirt, shrubs, and trees which will keep them preserved for many centuries to come. Visitors can still see the hidden ruins by the shapes of the hills and mostly all pyramids come in pairs. As far as animals visitors will see monkeys, spider monkeys, many different birds and very rarely jaguars can be spotted. There are two museums that are close to Tikal's entrance as well.
Metropolitan Cathedral is an large twin towered building that sits in the heart of Guatemala City. This structure is 300 feet long and 100 feet wide. It is located on the east end of Parque Central. This building was designed by the Spanish architect Marcos Ibanezand. It was built in the year of 1815 with a neo classical style. Inside of this cathedral are many pieces of art that came originally from the Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala which was the nation's first capital. Also inside of the cathedral is the first pipe organ in the country. This is a very strong cathedral due to the fact that it has survived through three large earthquakes in 1830, 1917, and 1976.
The National Palace faces the Plaza Mayor on the north side. This structure was built by dictator/president Jorge Ubico and is actually called Palicio Nacional de la Cultura. This palace is the third one that stands on this spot. This building is opulant and imposing with polished wood. The palace also has brass figures, carved stone, crystal chandeliers, and arches that surround two Moorish-style courtyards. There are always exhibits that are hosted in the palace such as contemporary Guatemalan artists. There is a free tour offered for the palace or visitors can wonder about by themselves. The palace closes early so be sure to get there in the morning which is usually better.
