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What does Guatemala look like?

What are some famous places in Guatemala?

1. Tikal — An enormous ancient Maya city hidden in the rainforest, with towering temples where howler monkeys can be heard in the trees.
2. Lake Atitlán — A beautiful volcanic lake surrounded by three volcanoes, colorful villages, and traditional boats.
3. Semuc Champey — A series of bright turquoise pools connected by natural limestone bridges in the jungle.
4. Pacaya Volcano — An active volcano where visitors can hike across black volcanic rock and sometimes see glowing lava.
5. Antigua Guatemala — A colorful colonial city with cobblestone streets, old churches, horse-drawn carriages, and volcano views.
6. The Quiriguá Stelae — Giant carved stone monuments made by the ancient Maya, including some of the tallest in the Americas.
7. The ChocoMuseo in Antigua — A chocolate museum where visitors can learn how cacao becomes chocolate and sometimes make their own treats.

What does Guatemala’s flag look like?

What kind of money do they use in Guatemala?

They use Guatemalan quetzales.

Videos

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Links

1. About Guatemala (Guatemala)
2. 36 Hours in Antigua Guatemala
3. Augusto Monterroso