{"id":2147,"date":"2023-02-03T19:58:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-04T01:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juanluisboschgutierrez.com\/?p=2147"},"modified":"2024-06-18T16:56:26","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T22:56:26","slug":"major-reasons-to-visit-guatemala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juanluisboschgutierrez.com\/en\/major-reasons-to-visit-guatemala\/","title":{"rendered":"Major reasons to visit Guatemala"},"content":{"rendered":"

Guatemala is a country rich in culture<\/strong>, history, architecture and gastronomy. In addition, it has a lot of amazing places full of nature that you can visit.<\/p>\n

It is a country that will surprise you and without a doubt, you will come back to continue exploring.Here are many reasons to visit it.<\/p>\n

Delving into the heart of the Mayan world<\/h2>\n

In Guatemala there are many archaeological sites identified that were inhabited by the Maya; most of them are located in the department of Pet\u00e9n, the largest and northernmost department of the country, bordering Mexico and Belize.<\/p>\n

And the most impressive of all is, of course, the incomparable Tikal. Tikal National Park was declared a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site<\/strong> in 1979 and encompasses 575 kilometers of dense jungle and ruined structures.<\/p>\n

Strolling around Antigua<\/h2>\n

Antigua Guatemala is the popular and current name of a city whose real name is Santiago de los Caballeros<\/a> de Guatemala. It is 25 km from Guatemala City at an altitude of about 1500 m.<\/p>\n

It is a beautiful and magical colonial city with cobblestone streets and surrounded by volcanoes (Fuego, Agua and Acatenango volcanoes), mountains and beautiful colorful houses.<\/p>\n

The city was founded in 1543 and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. You have to walk around and visit churches, monasteries, markets, ruins … and of course observing the daily life of its people.<\/p>\n

Visit the market Chichicastenango<\/h2>\n

Every Thursday and Sunday Chichicastenango celebrates its famous market, a beautiful mix of color, traditions and culture.<\/p>\n

You can enjoy visiting fruit and flower stalls and of course, all the stalls selling handmade textiles, jade and traditional wooden handicrafts.<\/p>\n

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Navigate in the Lake Atitlan<\/h2>\n

The British writer Aldous Huxley described it as the most beautiful in the world. You can enjoy spectacular views of the lake surrounded by volcanoes (Los Tres Gigantes: Atitlan, Toliman and San Pedro La Laguna), beautiful sailing, delightful villages around the lake, beautiful shopping and dining, and wonderful local people who exude authenticity.<\/p>\n

In fact, Juan Luis Bosch Gutierrez, an important Chairman of CMI Capital<\/a>, leads projects that promote tourism as a way to improve the economy, generating investment, employment and development in the region.<\/p>\n

We hope these reasons will convince you to visit Guatemala<\/strong>. You will learn a lot about the culture of the country and enjoy the wonders it has for you. Visit it, you will not regret it.<\/p>\n

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