GUATEMALA, "LAND OF ETERNAL SPRING"

By Clay Larroy

 

Leisure travel is a wonderful experience that everyone should have in their lifetime. Even business travel can be made enjoyable. There are some aspects of travel that can detract from your enjoyment.  When planning to fly for a trip, don't forget any frequent flier miles you might have racked up. It does you no good to hang onto those once you've already gone on your big vacation. Even if you don't have enough miles to cover the whole trip, many airlines will allow you to discount your rate using your miles. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!

 

 Overview of the Attractions in Guatemala

 

The heart of ancient Mayan culture lives on in Guatemala, with a Spanish influence that blends ancient, colonial and modern eras together seamlessly. From the classical Spanish-Baroque architecture in Antigua, exemplified by

such pieces as the famous fountain, Fuente de Pescado, to the legendary structural wonders of the Mayan temple complex Tikal, each step along Guatemala's quaint cobbled streets and jungle trails leads further into the distant past.

As with many of its Central American neighbors, Guatemala has held onto local customs and cultures while developing its urban hubs to meet modern tourist standards. Party in Guatemala City's business district during

warm evenings, then travel to the markets in Chichicastenango on a Sunday, a meeting place for traditional artisans and hub for local produce that is bound to entice all travelers with the sensory delicacies of Guatemala's verdant forests, farms and plantations. Adventurous travelers can hike up Volcan San Pedro, just behind the famous picturesque resort village of San Pedro La Laguna but should note that a local guide is considered essential to conquering the dormant volcano's peak.

While the adrenaline junkies are relishing Guatemala's many

peaks, other travelers can enjoy a spate of urban sightseeing. The country is also home to a wealth of ancient artefacts and numerous historical sites so history buffs will be in their element. The country has a strong tourism industry and travelers looking for an in-depth and immersive experience into
authentic Central American culture should lace up their boots and pack their bags, for they need look no further than Guatemala.

 

REFERENCE SITES:

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