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Welcome to Guatemala, Heart of the Mayan World

Guatemala: Heart of the Mayan World, Golf, Sport Fishing, Cruises, Bird Watching, Weddings, Honey Moons, Congresses and Convetions

Tourist Destinations:

Guatemala, Modern and Colonial

Guatemala, Modern and Colonial

Guatemala City, modern and cosmopolitan is the Capital of Guatemala and the colonial city of Antigua, declared a Heritage of Humanity Site by UNESCO, make up this magical region of contrasts.. More information

 

Highlands, Living Maya Culture

Highlands, Living Maya Culture

The Guatemalan highland is a region of extraordinary natural beauty and invaluable cultural richness. This region offers a number of options to immerse oneself in the Maya legacy. More information

 

Peten: Adventure in the Mayan World

Peten: Adventure in the Mayan World

This is the region in which the greatness and splendor of the Maya civilization may be appreciated. Visit the fascinating archaeological sites of Tikal national Park, declared a heritage of humanity Site by UNESCO, Yaxha, Ceibal, Aguateca, Nakum, Topoxte, San Bartolo and El Mirador where the largest pyramid by square meters of construction in the world stands. More information

 

Izabal, A Green Caribbean

Izabal, A Green Caribbean

Guatemalan green Caribbean has it all. Exuberant tropical nature surrounds Lake Izabal, the largest in the country. The lake flows into Rio Dulce and then into the Caribbean Sea. Live the music and exotic gastronomy of the Garifuna culture, as well as the beaches and the spectacular archaeological site, Quiriqua, declared a Heritage of humanity Site by UNESCO. More information

 

The Verapaces, A Natural Paradise

Verapaces: A natural paradise

Here you will enjoy the Resplendent Quetzal; the national bird of Guatemala, visit caverns, coffee plantations and an orchid green house, the most important orchid is the Monja Blanca or White Nun, the national flower. More information

 

Pacífic, Exotic and Diverse

Pacífic, Exotic y Diverse

It is surrounded by imposing volcanic landscapes, beaches of volcanic sand, mangroves and Takalik Abaj and El Baul, important archaeological sites. An exotic tropical region, characterized by the warmth of the people More information

 

The East, Mystical and Natural

The East, Mystical and Natural

A hot and seductive region. The Sierra de Las Minas, The Estanzuela Paleontology Museum and the Basilica of Esquipulas home of the Black Christ are all in this region. It is one of the most splendid forest eco systems that you can imagine. More information

 

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Información General
 
Nombre Oficial República de Guatemala
Extensión Territorial 108,890 Km²
Población 13.002.206 (Estimado a Julio 2008)
División Política 22 Departamentos y 334 Municipios
Capital Ciudad de Guatemala
Moneda Quetzal (GTQ)
Idioma Oficial Español
Idiomas No Oficiales 22 Idiomas Mayas, Xinca y Garifuna
Forma de Gobierno Democrático
Gentilicio Guatemalteco
Uso Horario GMT - 06:00
Prefijo Telefónico 502
Prefijo radiofónico TGA-TGZ, TDA-TDZ
Código ISO 320 / GTM / GT
PIB (PPA) (2007) US$ 65,282 millones
per cápita US$ 4.333 PIB
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Exchange Rate
02/09/2010
8.02061