Guatemala

Panoramic view of Lake AmatitlánPanoramic view of Lake Amatitlán

08/12/2011
Like any lake, Lake Amatitlán has multiple paths and depending on where you visit, and change the pasiaje. The most popular route is via Escuintla in southern Guatemala, but you can get to Lake Amatitlán  [ más ]

Brief details of GuatemalaBrief details of Guatemala

01/12/2011
It was during the time of the conquest, the capital of the kingdom dominated by the Spanish in America. Has been at the forefront since then, immediately characterized since independence was achieved peacefully. Its capital  [ más ]

Some traditions of the end of the yearSome traditions of the end of the year

08/11/2011
While in Antigua Guatemala families and friends spend Christmas and New Year in the Calle del Arco in restaurants or parties, the background night scenery in a line of adventurers up the Agua Volcano ,  [ más ]

Historic Center of GuatemalaHistoric Center of Guatemala

08/09/2011
Most modern cities have been built on ancient cities, except those that are built on uninhabited territories pushing through nature. Over time the architecture is changing: old houses are destroyed and new have their place.  [ más ]

Pacaya at night, heat, light and lava flowsPacaya at night, heat, light and lava flows

18/06/2011
The number of people was Surprisingly, and in some parties lined up on the trails. A friendly and familiar path receives us in our climb the active volcano of Guatemala 's most famous in the  [ más ]

Cerro Grande (Big hill) in San Vicente PacayaCerro Grande (Big hill) in San Vicente Pacaya

21/05/2011
Despite the demanding or risky, sports adventure usually arrive to be practiced even alone. Quiet, we will not speak ill of our ranch (adventure sports), on the contrary, to clarify why these magnificent sports are  [ más ]

The other side of Pacaya volcanoThe other side of Pacaya volcano

07/05/2011
Dry lava flows in a valley still covered by dark spots, is very wide, the scenery is beautiful and the view of the volcano, simply incomparable, to appear next. From the distance you can see  [ más ]

Tomastepeque, Pico de PalenciaTomastepeque, Pico de Palencia

29/04/2011
Palencia, 29 kilometers from the capital city, has a frequent visitor attraction is the Pico de Palencia. With a height of 2.150 meters, it's great to start on hills to mountains and volcanoes. It is  [ más ]

Santo Domingo ChurchSanto Domingo Church

30/03/2011
Broad church of Atreus Santo Domingo, Zone 1. It is located at 12 Avenida 10-09 Zone 1 and for some the Church of Santo Domingo is famous for its beautiful neoclassical architecture. For others it  [ más ]

The church made of stonesThe church made of stones

10/03/2011
Minute details of the facade. The next time you travel into the Savior Road to Pradera Concepcion or do it for an alternate route, we invite you to discover the beautiful forest surrounding lung Guatemala  [ más ]

Palencia trailsPalencia trails

02/03/2011
Palencia is a privileged place in the proximity of the city, excellent road access, good development and a cool climate despite being east of Guatemala, often associated with warm weather. Famous for the quality and  [ más ]

Surrounded by lava in the volcano PacayaSurrounded by lava in the volcano Pacaya

25/02/2011
One of the outputs lava. Photo: Explorer If you are someone who watch TV all the time, it will be useless to explain to you imagine how amazing it was to walk over a large  [ más ]

Pacaya VolcanoPacaya Volcano

23/02/2011
There are tree active volcanoes in Guatemala: Fuego (Fire), Santiaguito and Pacaya. Pacaya is the easiest one to climb. It has been quite peaceful over the years allowing visitors to see the lava flows and  [ más ]

Lake AmatitlanLake Amatitlan

23/02/2011
Lake Amatitlan is the closest lake to Guatemala City. It was a well visited touristic place (and still is). The lake is recovering from the side effects of the surrounding and growing cities. A lot  [ más ]

Agua Volcano view from Pacaya TrailsAgua Volcano view from Pacaya Trails

23/02/2011
Climbing a volcano is always better in the early morning. This way not only you avoid the heat of the midday sun, you also get the best of the day: clear sky and amazing view.  [ más ]

Amatitlán RailwayAmatitlán Railway

21/02/2011
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  [ más ]

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Photo by JorgExtremo Of all the volcanoes of Guatemala are famous for having two lakes in its crater. One is the Ipala Volcano (which some say is in Jutiapa and others in Chiquimula, but see  [ más ]