Monumental architecture is one of the best legacies the Mayas left after the decline of their civilization. We marvel and awe at the impressive limestone structures that were once, and in many case still are, hidden in the dense jungles of El Mundo Maya. Apart from archaeological artifacts like pottery, tools, jewelry, and even human [...]
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A Quick Look at Maya Astronomy
Today’s winter solstice, December 21st 2011, marks a year until the day the Maya Long Count Calendar ends, and what many believe is the end of the world. Many credit the Maya for such prediction of doom, but the reality is that the Mayas never mentioned the “end of the world” in 2012 in their [...]
8 Comments | Category: BelizeWeekly Snapshot: View from Pacaya Volcano
Pacaya Volcano – Antigua, Guatemala Pacaya is an active volcano in Guatemala, close to the town of Antigua. It first erupted approximately 23,000 years ago and has erupted at least 23 times since the Spanish came to Guatemala. Pacaya rises to an elevation of 2,552 metres (8,373 ft), making it possible to have views like the one [...]
6 Comments | Category: Weekly SnapshotWeekly Snapshot: Tikal Temple IV Sunset
Tikal Sunset – Tikal National Park at El Peten, Guatemala Temple IV is the tallest temple-pyramid at Tikal National Park in Guatemala, measuring 70 metres (230 ft) from the plaza floor level to the top of its roof comb. When visiting Tikal, climbing to the top of this temple is almost a must-do activity; especially if you intend to [...]
2 Comments | Category: Weekly SnapshotHow To See The Best Of Tikal
Tikal is one of the most impressive archaeological site and urban center of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization in all Mesoamerica. It is located in El Peten in the northeast area of Guatemala. It is the second largest Maya pyramid site in Central America, only after El Mirador, just a few miles from Tikal. Tikal, which [...]
13 Comments | Category: GuatemalaWeekly Snapshot: Tikal Spider Monkey
Spider Monkey – Tikal National Park, Guatemala I’m crazy about monkeys. In fact, my ICQ nickname (remember that?) used to be Spider Monkey. So, naturally, I did my best to photograph every single monkey I had the chance to. And believe me, Guatemala is FULL of monkeys, so I have over 100 monkey shots! Ha! [...]
4 Comments | Category: Weekly SnapshotSemuc Champey: A Taste of Paradise
How can I describe this place without using the words unbelievably impressive… screw it, this place is unbelievably impressive! Often described as one of the most beautiful places in Guatemala, Semuc Champey is a natural wonder 11km south of the Q’eqchi’ Maya town of Lanquín. Semuc Champey, which means, “where the river hides under the [...]
27 Comments | Category: GuatemalaWeekly Snapshot: Cahabón River
Cahabón River – Lanquín, Guatemala This is a view of Cahabón River right before it splits into what is known as Semuc Champey. The split consists of a natural bridge that creates seven natural infinity pools where people can bathe and enjoy calm turquoise river waters, while under it the mighty river flows in an [...]
4 Comments | Category: Weekly SnapshotAntigua Guatemala – Photo Essay
I already told you how much I love Antigua Guatemala. While selecting images for the previous post, I had a hard time choosing the few ones I wanted to show. I felt like I couldn’t let all that love concentrated in a single post, so I decided to give a chance to a few more [...]
25 Comments | Category: Destinations, GuatemalaI Heart Antigua, And You Will Too!
Whether it was my un-triumphant entrance, the fact that I was high on painkillers, or the open arms of a stranger, Antigua made its way to the center of my little heart the moment I set foot in this town. After taking care of my bloody wound, the rest of my first night at Antigua [...]
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