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Guatemala - The Best Kept Secret in Central America

When I hear the words “Central America”, Guatemala is not the first (or even 3 rd ) thing that comes to mind. This small country, whose motto is “El País de la Eterna Primavera” ( The land of Eternal Spring ), doesn’t seem to get the love it deserves.

American Wonder: 10 Awesome Places to Visit in Guatemala

Guatemala is famous for much more than its delicious coffee. It’s also quite a stunning little central American nation covered in beaches, volcanoes, jungles, romantic towns and Mayan cities.

Science and Technology

Revolutionary Tech Discovers 60000 Maya Sites in Guatemala

The Ancient Maya - Cutting-Edge Tech Reveals Shocking News

Tikal National Park Image Source: Wild Blue Media/National Geographic The Maya Biosphere Reserve takes up 4.3 million acres (1.7 million hectares) of Guatemala, which is roughly one-fifth of the entire country.

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The 4 Most Breathtaking Festivals in the World

From the busy and eclectic "Day of the Dead" celebration in Guatemala to the gorgeous Aomori Nebuta Matsuri festival with colorful floats and performances, here are the 4 most spectacular festivals in the world.

This Exotic Resort Has the Most Vivid Turquoise Water...

This Place Has the Most Vivid Turquoise Water I've Ever Seen nature, travel, river, tourism, vacation, hiking, guided tour, Guatemala, south america, central america, semuc champey Today we're visiting a natural resort cradled in the heart of the Guatemalan jungle, Semuc Champey.

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A Surprise For His Sister She'll Never Forget...

After 19 months and 15 days of travel, a brother decided to come home for his sister's birthday, but before he came back, he started recording his return trip, all teh way from a beach in Guatemala to Paris, through Mexico and a dozen other places on the road, resulting in a fantastic video and a gift

25 Places in South America You Must Visit!

25 Places in South America I Must Visit...

1) Machu Picchu, Peru 2) Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina 3) Torres del Paine, Chile 4) Easter Island, Chile 5) Lake Atitlan, Guatemala 6) Iguazu Falls, between Brazil and Argentina 7) Ushuaia, Argentina 8) Amazon Rainforest 9) Tayrona, Colombia 10) Punta del Este, Uruguay 11) Cocora Valley, Colombia

The Flowering Beauties Add Taste and Color to Life

Fascinating Flowers That Are Both Beautiful and Edible!

French Marigold ( Tagetes patula ), a bitter flower native to Mexico and Guatemala (By Muhammad Mahdi Karim, Wikimedia Commons ) 11.

12 Vivid and Beautiful Valentine’s Traditions in the World

Unique Valentine’s Day Traditions From Around the Globe

Guatemala In Guatemala, St.Valentine's day is known as 'El Día del Cariño', or the Day of Affection, and it's not just for lovers, as the expressions of love and gift-giving extends to all the loved ones, especially family members, but often also colleagues and neighbors.

How Much Do These 17 World Leaders Actually Earn?

The president of Guatemala, Jimmy Morales - $232,000 a year Jimmy Morales, President of Guatemala, was a comedian, director, and film producer before he entered politics. He began his career in this field in 2011, after running for mayor of Guatemala City and reaching third place.

These Photos Are REAL? Yep, They Sure Are!

Sinkhole, Guatemala Source 12. "Abyssal" by Regina Silveira Source 13. A Frozen Pond, Switzerland Source 14. Art by Georges Rousse Source 15. Burnt Electricity Pole, Russia Source 16. Setenil De Las Bodegas, Spain Source 17. Glass Gem Corn Source 18. Bioluminescent Plankton, Maldives Source 19.

When Nature Strikes, You Can't Hide: 16 Captivating Photos

A thunderstorm coincided with the eruption of Mount Fuego in Guatemala 6. It looks like it's only raining over one house 7. A tree branch fell through someone's roof and landed near their feet while they were sleeping. [related_articles] 8. An Ef2 tornado in Colorado, USA, approaches a house 9.

30 Stunning Rivers from Around the World

30 Magnificent Rivers that Have Reawakened My Wanderlust

Venezuela source 5) The Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia source 6) The Daintree River in Australia source 7) The Wheaton River in Canada source 8) The Amazon River source 9) The Yellow River in China source 10) The Seine River in Paris source 11) The Nile River in Africa source 12) The Cahabòn River in Guatemala

The Raw Power of Pure Destruction. Wow.

Katrina Collapse of Deepwater Horizon Rig Hurricane Sandy: The Aftermath The Man burns at Burning Man 2013 in Nevada Electric pole hanging after a wild fire Erika tanker sinking off the coast of France Burnt-down nightclub Taxi cab on fire, New York January 9 2013 Crash test of an F-4 Phantom Sinkhole, Guatemala

14 Amazing Places You've Never Heard Of!

Take a Look at These 14 Gorgeous Scenes. Enjoy the Beauty!

Semuc Champey, a national nature site in the center of Guatemala 12. The Spanish town of Setenil de las Bodegas 13. Tsingy de Bemaraha - World Heritage Park and Site in Madagascar 14.

Historic Photographer of the Year Contest 2018 Winners

21 Photos from The World's Most Beautiful Historical Sites

Santa Catalina Arch, Antigua, Guatemala - Daniel Burton 18. Bodiam Castle, England - Jasmine Pope 19. House of Commons Chamber, Westminster Palace, England - Tim Banting 20. Whitby Abbey, England - Alan Baxter 21.

17 Photos of Nature That Look Just Like a Painting

Don’t Confuse These Glorious Pictures of Nature for Paintings

The eruption of a volcano in Guatemala fits perfectly with the Milky Way 10. Perfect contrast of colors on a dune at Death Valley National Park in California, USA 11. The summit of the Rainbow Mountain in Peru's colorful cloud at 5,200 meters above sea level 12.

Family and parenting

15 Great Parenting Tips from Around the World

How Parents Around the World Raise Their Kids

Guatemala - Don’t force children to share things In a study comparing toddlers from Guatemala to toddlers from the United States, children in Guatemala were freer to make their own choices; their parents allowed them to do what they wanted when it came to their own personal items and didn’t force them

Award-Winning Photos Showcase the Magic of Wildlife

Marvel at This Year’s Best Wildlife Photos – 15 Pics

"The dying lake" by Daniel Núñez, Guatemala | Winner, wetlands - the bigger picture Image source: Natural History Museum/ Wildlife Photographer of the Year Using a drone, the photographer captured the contrast between the forest and the algal growth on Lake Amatitlán.

8 Island Cities that Are Well Worth Visiting

8 Island Cities that Are Wonderful Places to Visit

Flores , Guatemala Located in the heart of northern Guatemala, the enchanting city of Flores is a must-visit destination for any intrepid traveler.

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

10 Most Expensive Coffees Sold Around the Globe

Who Knew a Cup of Coffee Could Cost So Much?

It is grown in a plantation in La Libertad, Huehuetenango, in the Central American country Guatemala. The plantation is surrounded by tropical forests making the weather conditions ideal for growing coffee and many crops.

35 Beyond Fabulous National Costumes From Miss Universe

These Wild Costumes From Miss Universe Will Dazzle You!

Mariana García, Miss Guatemala, 2018 ( usatoday ) 23. Gazini Ganados, Miss Philippines, 2019 ( philstar ) 24. Shweta Sekhon, Miss Malaysia, 2019 ( malaymail ) 25. Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA, 2019 ( insider ) 26. Julia Horta, Miss Brazil, 2019 ( hollywooflife ) 27.

7 Incredibly Beautiful Ancient Ruins Everyone Should See

These Magnificent Ancient Ruins Make Us Gasp in Awe

Tikal, Guatemala Location: Tikal National Park Image Source: Mike Vondran/ Flickr Tikal is another UNESCO treasure, as it is likely the most impressive monument complex of the Maya civilization.