Among the beautiful places to visit near Guatemala City, Lake Amatitlán is the biggest lake. It was a few years ago almost the identical brother of Lake Atitlán. So far, the pollution and industrial waste coming from the “modern growing city” show the impact on its waters.
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This was a very hot day on a travel to Tikal. The sun was not “heating” the air, it was punishing us!. This is one of the most hot summers I can remember (global warming?)
There is much more to see on the way to Tikal than just the road.
The road goes around Lake Petén Itzá. Is one of the biggest lakes in Guatemala. The water is fresh, crystal clear and with white shores.
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The Museum of Natural History of Guatemala, located at just 5 minutes from the airport has many valuable treasures to see, but the one that captivated my attention this time is this beautiful flower.
Once you visit Xela (Quetzaltenango) you just can’t avoid thinking on coming back. The weather is fantastic and the early walks around the park while you go to get some breakfast are memorable.
A wide variety of animals waits for you at Petencito Zoo, from the great “Jaguar” to the friendly local birds. Get there taking a boat from the island of Santa Elena and enjoy the ride.
This is the picture of a friendly, sweet and (cute?) yes, cute parrot. As you can see, the forehead has no red spot. This means… keep reading »
There is no easy way to describe this place but saying: amazingly beautiful and peaceful.
You can’t get enough… When I first described this place to some friends they finding it hard to believe… It was even hard to believe being there. keep reading »
This post is very serious (I’m not not joking at all). Guatemala is worldwide known as the “Land of eternal spring” and also “the land of beautiful landscapes”.
Here you can find amazing views like as you drive and travel around.
While rock climbing around Jalapa we found this little amazing… bug? actually we have no idea of what kind of insect this is.
For some friends it is a variation of an ant (hormiga) also the cousin of an “alacrán” (scorpion), so it was named “hormicrán”. keep reading »
The architectural beauty of Antigua Guatemala stays alive even at night, and perhaps is when you can appreciate things that hide under the sunlight. Details everywhere, the buildings and illuminated churches are for many, the best scenarios for night photography. keep reading »
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