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Latin America10
South America11
  • The Sumu and Rama are indigenous people who probably originated in South America . (encyclopedia.com)
  • The term "indigenous" refers to people who not only have ancestors who came from Central or South America but who self-consciously identify themselves with a specific indigenous group or tribe, speak the language, and practice the customs of that group. (encyclopedia.com)
  • But geographical terminology also includes some countries and territories in the Caribbean and South America where languages ​​such as English and Dutch are spoken. (tagmanagementtips.us)
  • This narrow isthmus connects South America to the rest of North America and enjoys hundreds of miles of pristine Pacific and Caribbean coastline. (partnersinfire.com)
  • Home to one of the most popular indigenous markets in South America, your family will long remember the colorful Ecuadoran market, brimming with handmade items sold by the native people in traditional dress. (familytravel.com)
  • Antigua was rated the top city in Central and South America in 2021 by Travel and Leisure. (witytravels.com)
  • The place was already an important crossroads when the Spaniards got here and the people knew of the Aztec and Maya civilizations to the north and west, and of Incas and Aymara of the Andes, as well as the circum-Caribbean trade and cultural zone which largely also traced roots to South America, to the Orinoco Valley from whence the Tainos and Caribs are thought to have come. (thepanamanews.com)
  • Is Mexico In North America Or South America? (americaswire.org)
  • Mexico, the thirteenth largest country in the world, is an integral part of the American continent, but is it part of North or South America? (americaswire.org)
  • Culture and History are all important elements to consider when answering the question of whether it is part of North or South America. (americaswire.org)
  • Geographically part of North America, it is made up of seven small, mostly tropical countries that have much more in common with South America and Mexico than the more affluent north. (wikivoyage.org)
North America5
Nicaragua17
Mayan17
  • Guatemala, a Central American country south of Mexico, is home to volcanoes, rainforests and ancient Mayan sites. (soloworldtraveler.com)
  • Often referred to as the "Land of Eternal Spring" for its agreeable year-round temperatures in much of the country, tourists visit Guatemala to explore its Mayan ruins, picturesque colonial towns, and scenic geology, including volcanos and lakes. (cdc.gov)
  • The official language of Belize is English, although Belizean Creole, Spanish, Mayan languages, and Plautdietsch (a variety of German spoken by Mennonite settlers) are also spoken. (cdc.gov)
  • People/Customs: Guatemala has a population of more than 16.5 million, (as of 2016), made up of many different people groups about 41% Ladino (mestizo), 11% K'iche, 8.3% Q'eqchi, 7.8% Kaqchike and a mixture of other Mayan and indigenous groups. (taketwosailing.com)
  • Language: the official Language is Spanish, but several Mayan dialects are also spoken (Q'eqchi for example). (taketwosailing.com)
  • Art/Music/Culture: the music in Guatemala was influenced by the Spanish settlers, the African slaves, and the Mayan natives. (taketwosailing.com)
  • During the colonial period, power was concentrated with Spanish landholders and the Catholic church, and the subjugation and persecution of the Mayan peoples that began in this period continued into this century. (taketwosailing.com)
  • Wander the cobblestone streets of Antigua, admire ancient Mayan ruins and unwind on the laidback island of Caye Caulker on this 10-day adventure from Guatemala to Belize. (thetravelbrokers.co.nz)
  • Dig deeper into Mayan history - visiting lesser-known ruins and a mystical Mayan cave complex - around San Ignacio, a vibrant market town near the Belize-Guatemala border. (thetravelbrokers.co.nz)
  • Gaze in wonder at the jungle-shrouded limestone temples of Tikal, one of the most impressive Mayan sites in the whole of Central America, as howler monkeys call from the canopy. (thetravelbrokers.co.nz)
  • Delve into the Mayan ruins and Spanish palaces that pepper Guatemala City's Parque Central, or head out at night to discover the lively cantinas of Cuatro Grados Norte with your local tourHQ guide. (tourhq.com)
  • From the brightly painted chicken buses to the pulsating salsa clubs, from the deliciousness of pupasas to the thrill of sandboarding down a volcano, from the beauty of Mayan textiles to the shimmers of a sparkling Belizean cave, Central America will delight you again and again. (adventurouskate.com)
  • A vibrant mix of Mayan and Spanish descendents as well as a thriving tourism culture makes this a mecca for people watching. (travelho.com)
  • Guatemala is an excellent place to explore ancient Mayan ruins and temples. (travelho.com)
  • Of course, if you have only heard of one Mayan city in Guatemala then it is probably the beautiful ruins at Tikal. (travelho.com)
  • The ancient site was once the thriving capital of Mayan civilization taken Over by Jungle (6th century BCE~ 1st century CE)The site is undergoing approximately 25-year excavation project by the director of archaeology named "Richard D. Hansen".It is the largest known ancient Mayan city and also the oldest. (travelho.com)
  • Travelling into Guatemala, we explore the great Mayan metropolis of Tikal, part of which is still covered by a tangle of undergrowth. (adventurecoordinators.com)
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  • After one soaked night in Belize to was time to head to Flores, Guatemala, I awoke to a nice sunny day at the Lower Dover Field Station & Jungle Lodge, Belize and the host Madeline took me and two other guests o a little excursion through some of the ruins on their property. (soloworldtraveler.com)
  • What do volcanoes, colonial cities, azure blue lakes, jungles and ancient ruins have in common? (touropia.com)
  • The hotel is built around the ruins of a 16th century colonial church. (touropia.com)
  • The cobbled streets of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, narrate tales of its colonial past, with the baroque-style ruins of churches and convents standing as silent testimonies. (americantourassociation.com)
  • From idyllic beaches to jungle-clad ruins, there's plenty of amazing spots to discover in Central America. (onthegotours.com)
  • Central America is littered with ancient Maya ruins but perhaps none of them are as impressive as Tikal. (onthegotours.com)
  • These include the Santa Catalina Arch and the ruins of the 16th-century Antigua Guatemala Cathedral and the 18th-century Convento Santa Clara . (kimkim.com)
  • Learn more about the lives of mysterious civilisations at the cliffside Maya ruins of Tulum and at Tikal National Park in Guatemala. (intrepidtravel.com)
  • The Aztec capital of Tenochtitl n was leveled, and atop the ruins the Spanish built Mexico City, capital of half of their vast colonial empire in the New World. (allrefer.com)
  • The 1773 earthquake did not completely level the Spanish colonial buildings, as a few remain stunning ruins with impressive facades. (witytravels.com)
  • In Guatemala, the ruins of magnificent temples are reminders of a grand civilization that thrived here centuries before Columbus. (ricksteves.com)
  • Blessed with a sublime climate and dotted with magnificent ruins and perfectly preserved colonial churches, Parque Central, is the perfect place to wile the day away. (travelho.com)
Antigua Guatemala9
  • Panchoy - Antigua Guatemala In 1543, Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala was once again refounded, this time at Panchoy. (wikipedia.org)
  • We strapped on our LIV Rebel Automatic Chronographs and took wing for Antigua, Guatemala to soak in the beauty of this pristine example of Spanish colonial architecture and to experience the natural beauty that defines Antigua. (livwatches.com)
  • Soon after arriving, we visited the Santa Catalina Arch, one of the most famous spots in Antigua Guatemala. (livwatches.com)
  • My trip today takes me from Antigua, Guatemala to the Antigua, Guatemala to Pacaya Volcano, near Guatemala City. (soloworldtraveler.com)
  • My trip today to Antigua, Guatemala took me on a long but brilliant journey starting in Flores, a region which I had a great time. (soloworldtraveler.com)
  • Last year Andrew and spend a few months traveling through Central America, and one of our favourite places was Antigua, Guatemala. (healthykelsi.co.nz)
  • Antigua Guatemala is a Spanish colonial town and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site . (partnersinfire.com)
  • Head in with a guide from tourHQ to make the most of what Antigua Guatemala has to offer. (tourhq.com)
  • In Antigua Guatemala, the 17th-century buildings are painted in vivid pastel shades, while in the villages surrounding nearby Lago de Atitlán, local people dress in vivid huipiles , with millennial-old symbols woven in bright threads. (worldlyadventurer.com)
Belize13
Honduras7
Salvador10
Volcanoes7
  • The city of Quetzaltenango, the capital and largest city of the department of the same name, is situated on an extensive plain and surrounded by hills and volcanoes. (wikivoyage.org)
  • Guatemala has 37 volcanoes of which 4 of them are active (Tacana, Santiaguito,Pacava and Fuego) The income distribution is highly unequal with more than half of the population below the national poverty line. (doubledutchworldsafari.com.au)
  • Central America is famous for its lakes, volcanoes, and natural beauty. (partnersinfire.com)
  • Surrounded by three large volcanoes, it is a magical destination and an easy choice as one of Central America's best places to visit. (partnersinfire.com)
  • And if you're interested in trekking, Central America is filled with volcanoes to climb, rainforests to explore, and tour companies that will take you there. (adventurouskate.com)
  • It is separated from a narrow interior valley by the central highlands, consisting largely of a row of volcanoes . (britannica.com)
  • Surrounded by 3 majestic volcanoes, Antigua is a colonial jewel in the central highlands of Guatemala. (travelho.com)
Federal Republi1
  • It was forcibly incorporated into the First Mexican Empire , then seceded, joining the Federal Republic of Central America in 1823. (wikipedia.org)
Costa Rica4
16th century5
  • The new city survived as the capital of colonial Guatemala through the rest of the 16th century, the 17th century, and most of the 18th century, until it was severely damaged by the 1773 Guatemala earthquake. (wikipedia.org)
  • Back when it was still named Santiago de los Caballeros, the intriguing colonial city of Antigua was founded in the 16th century and served for two hundred years as the Spanish colonial capital of all of Central America. (enforex.com)
  • The region was conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century, leaving behind a legacy of many colonial cities, of which Antigua is the most notable. (touropia.com)
  • [17] In the beginning of the 16th century, the Spanish Empire conquered the Central American territory, incorporating it into the Viceroyalty of New Spain ruled from Mexico City . (wikipedia.org)
  • El Salvador's economy has historically been dominated by agriculture, beginning with the Spanish taking control of the indigenous cacao crop in the 16th century, with production centered in Izalco , along with balsam from the ranges of La Libertad and Ahuachapán . (wikipedia.org)
America's7
  • Since becoming one of the New Seven World Wonders back in 2007, Chichen Itza is perhaps one of Central America's most iconic archaeological sites. (onthegotours.com)
  • In the past, Central America's economy relied heavily on two main crops: coffee and bananas. (tagmanagementtips.us)
  • Today, Central America's economy is more diversified. (tagmanagementtips.us)
  • But Guatemala's beyond-the-beaten-path status is all part of the appeal and these one and two-week Guatemala itineraries are a great way of getting under the colourful skin of one of Central America's most fascinating countries. (worldlyadventurer.com)
  • Did the US Southern Command use Panama as a control and jumping off point for Central America's death squad wars of the late 70s and 80s, and did Panama lend a hand toward negotiating an end to those? (thepanamanews.com)
  • Central America's eventual "independence" from Spain led to an unholy alliance of international corporations and corrupt local governments - the era of the so-called "banana republics. (ricksteves.com)
  • With the signing of the Peace Accords between the Government of Guatemala and URNG ( Unidad Revolucionaria Nacional Guatemalteca ) in 1996, Central America's last armed conflict came to an end. (mascontext.com)
SANTA CATALINA ARCH1
  • Walking along its amazing cobbled streets noticing the colonial architecture, Churches and of course taking photos at the Santa Catalina Arch. (healthykelsi.co.nz)
Highlands7
  • from northern deserts and snowy peaks of the central sierra, to the jungle highlands of southern Chiapas and the beaches of the Yucatán Peninsula. (worldtravelguide.net)
  • The diverse topography of Guatemala ranges from the sultry Pacific coastline to the highlands blanketed by cool mists and coffee plantations, and from the humid Petén jungle in the north to the Caribbean-lapped eastern shoreline. (americantourassociation.com)
  • Leave the craziness of La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City for a 45-minute commute to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Antigua nestled in the central highlands. (activejunky.com)
  • It begins in the southern highlands, where you'll visit Spanish colonial landmarks in historic Antigua, hike up the active volcano of Pacaya, and ride bikes to coffee plantations. (kimkim.com)
  • The pace here is slower and more chilled in the southwestern highlands than in nearby Antigua and Guatemala City. (partnersinfire.com)
  • Set deep in the coffee-smelling highlands of Central America, this fascinating town has UNESCO sites and old Spanish churches aplenty. (tourhq.com)
  • Nestled in the highlands of Guatemala , Antigua is often considered a colonial gem and a leading contender for the title of the most popular tourist destination in Central America. (funplacetotravel.com)
Colourful4
  • Granada is brimming with perfectly-preserved colonial architecture, from grand cathedral's to myriad colourful housing. (bookitlist.com)
  • One of the most exciting places to visit in Guatemala is the colourful colonial city of Antigua. (travelho.com)
  • A cloudforest hike in Selva Negra has us discover the rich flora and fauna, after which we travel to the beautiful town of Granada, with its centre dominated by colourful Spanish-colonial architecture. (adventurecoordinators.com)
  • The city is renowned for its colonial and colourful architecture. (universetour.ca)
UNESCO Worl2
  • One of Guatemala most scenic towns, lots of colour tile roofed building in perfect state and a UNESCO world heritage site. (doubledutchworldsafari.com.au)
  • In 1984 Cartagena's colonial walled city and fortress were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (universetour.ca)
Captaincy General o4
  • Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala ("St. James of the Knights of Guatemala") was the name given to the capital city of the Spanish colonial Captaincy General of Guatemala in Central America. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Spanish took the name of the city used by their Nahuatl-speaking Mexican allies and applied it to the new Spanish city and, by extension, to the Captaincy General of Guatemala. (wikipedia.org)
  • Colonial Guatemala-Captaincy General of Guatemala History of Guatemala City Schele & Mathews 1999, p.297. (wikipedia.org)
  • Under the Spanish crown, we were neither part of the Captaincy General of Guatemala nor the Viceroyalty of New Spain as the Central American Republics historically were. (thepanamanews.com)
Isthmus2
Tourists4
Viceroyalty of Ne1
  • Indian populations are subject to Spanish rule, directed through Mexico City, capital of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. (metmuseum.org)
Maya11
  • Quauhtemallan - Guatemala The name was first associated with the Kaqchikel Maya capital Iximche, adopted as the Spanish capital soon after the Spanish conquest of Guatemala began in July 1524. (wikipedia.org)
  • The city of Quetzaltenango conserves the old K'iche' Maya traditions and the colonial past, while maintaining the dynamism of modern life. (wikivoyage.org)
  • The cuisine is a mix of Spanish and Maya traditional food. (healthykelsi.co.nz)
  • The rich tapestry of Guatemala's culture is woven with threads of Maya heritage and Spanish colonial influences. (americantourassociation.com)
  • The thick rainforest of Guatemala has many hidden Maya sites (Tikal the most well-known) As well as large populations of monkeys and exotic birds. (doubledutchworldsafari.com.au)
  • We are not museum people however there are many around Guatemala City to learn about the Maya culture. (doubledutchworldsafari.com.au)
  • This food is an exotic mixture of traditional colonial Spanish and Indigenous Maya cooking that is both delicious and fun to make. (kimkim.com)
  • Guatemala is the heartland of the ancient Maya people. (worldlyadventurer.com)
  • Guatemala is home to a millennia-old weaving tradition, kept alive by the Maya people. (worldlyadventurer.com)
  • Antigua was established, as the city Santiago de Guatemala in 1543, after Spanish Conquistadors took the land from the Kaqchikel (ka cha kel) Indigenous Maya people of the area. (witytravels.com)
  • It was right here, on the island of Flores, that the last independent Maya state held out versus the Spanish conquerors. (wanderingports.com)
Caribbean5
  • Colonial Guanajuato, colorful Oaxaca and Caribbean Playa del Carmen: all the best places to learn. (enforex.com)
  • Editor's Note: After nine months in Guatemala, Take Two is preparing to head north toward Mexico-likely Sam's last geography report-as we complete our three-year, 5000+ nautical mile circle of the Caribbean this spring. (taketwosailing.com)
  • The Gar í funa, known historically as the "Black Karibs," are the descendants of escaped African slaves and Karib Indians who intermarried on the island of St. Vincent, where they lived until the British transported them forcibly to the Caribbean coast of Central America in 1796. (encyclopedia.com)
  • We were South American then, if still the route by which Mexican corn got to the southern continent and Bolivian hot peppers became part of Caribbean island culture. (thepanamanews.com)
  • Remote areas, especially along the Caribbean coast of Central America, remain outside direct Spanish control throughout the period. (metmuseum.org)
Guatemala's4
  • It became known as "The Volcano of Water" after a slurry of water, pyroclastic material and rocky debris from the volcano buried the second site of Guatemala's capital, after which the Spanish authorities moved it to present-day Antigua. (livwatches.com)
  • Yet, the heart of Guatemala's culture beats strongest in its indigenous communities, their vibrant textiles, enduring traditions, and bustling markets like Chichicastenango, the largest in Central America. (americantourassociation.com)
  • Guatemala's former capital boasts an impressive array of Baroque buildings and colonial homes painted in bright pastels. (kimkim.com)
  • But Spanish conquistadors subjugated Guatemala's indigenous people. (ricksteves.com)
Panama5
  • Sail from Panama City through the heart of Central America, experiencing the wild beauty of Quepos, the allure of Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo's coastal charm, culminating in California's iconic cities: San Diego and Los Angeles. (cruisingholidays.co.uk)
  • Panama City, the capital of Panama, is a unique and dynamic city that bridges the gap between two continents, making it another strong contender for the title of the most popular tourist destination in Central America. (funplacetotravel.com)
  • Intellectually lazy journalists and policy makers from the north, and the less scrupulous or less educated members of Panama's aristocratic families, will refer to Panama as a Central American country. (thepanamanews.com)
  • So Panama is a member of the Central American integration process, and our thuggish ex-presidents can claim a certain amount of immunity from prosecution for their crimes as members of the Central American Parliament. (thepanamanews.com)
  • But Panama was never a member of the United Provinces of Central America. (thepanamanews.com)
Population4
  • Most of El Salvador's population and agricultural land are located in the central plateaus and valleys, at elevations from 600 m (2,000 ft) to 1,200 m (4,000 ft), where volcanic ash contributes to rich soil. (theglobe.me)
  • The university here (the second oldest in Central America) attracts a large student population, which in turn has given rise to a vibrant nightlife and choice of eateries that visitors are just as keen to take advantage of. (onthegotours.com)
  • The population grows 3.4 percent each year, according to the Inter-American Development Bank. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Mestizos - people of mixed Spanish-indigenous ancestry - make up about 77 percent of Nicaragua's population. (encyclopedia.com)
Earthquake3
  • A devastating earthquake led to the establishment of present-day Guatemala City as capital of Guatemala and Santiago - renamed 'La Antigua ', or 'The Old Capital' - was all but abandoned. (enforex.com)
  • This 17th century cathedral was once one of the largest in all of Central America but, like many buildings, succumbed to heavy earthquake damage. (enforex.com)
  • The city survived floods, volcanic eruptions, and smaller earthquakes until Santiago de Guatemala was mostly destroyed in 1773 by the Santa Marta earthquake. (witytravels.com)
Managua1
  • The country's capital is Managua, while Granada and León are renowned for their well-preserved colonial architecture. (travellersworldwide.com)
Mexico's3
  • The ideas, designs, agriculture, and languages of its distinct indigenous peoples did not disappear with the imposition of new boundaries, religions, and institutions, either by Spain, the United States, or modern Mexico's central government. (si.edu)
  • The objects grouped together here, many of which were produced by people north of today's U.S.-Mexico border and centuries after the Spanish colonial period, reflect the continuity and adaptation of Mexico's pre-Hispanic foundations. (si.edu)
  • Mexico's culture has been strongly influenced by its Indigenous roots, as well as Spanish colonization. (americaswire.org)
Conquistadors2
  • The city was already some 300 years old when Spanish Conquistadors came to conquer Guatemala in the early 1500s. (wikivoyage.org)
  • The destruction of the Aztec Empire by the Spanish conquistadors in 1519 was one of the most decisive events in Mexican history. (allrefer.com)
Churches2
  • Casco Antiguo, the cobblestoned colonial centre, is a lovely labyrinth of churches, palaces, and plazas lined with cafes and the best champagne rooftop bars in the city. (cruisingholidays.co.uk)
  • Goes Through the Old Community use the views of gorgeous old Spanish churches and also early american structures. (wanderingports.com)
Vibrant3
  • Beyond the echoes of the past, Guatemala embraces the future with burgeoning cities like Guatemala City, the country's vibrant capital. (americantourassociation.com)
  • Central America is a region known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and vibrant cities. (funplacetotravel.com)
  • This charming city is renowned for its well-preserved Spanish Baroque-influenced architecture and a vibrant culture that seamlessly blends the old and the new. (funplacetotravel.com)
Country19
  • From this comes the contemporary name of the country, Guatemala. (wikipedia.org)
  • Getting around the country was super easy and built for tourism as a shuttle bus from Antigua to Guatemala City Airport was less than $10 per person. (healthykelsi.co.nz)
  • Text on the graphics] Guatemala is a Central American country with a Spanish colonial legacy. (duke.edu)
  • They can all be found in the Central American country of Guatemala . (touropia.com)
  • Guatemala a country in Central America, which endured a bloody civil war between 1960 and 1996. (doubledutchworldsafari.com.au)
  • This relatively small country in Central America has become a popular tourist destination in recent years as travelers discover its abundant natural beauty, rich Indigenous culture, well-preserved Spanish colonial heritage, and delicious food. (kimkim.com)
  • However, these numbers oversimplify the complex racial, cultural, and ethnic makeup of a country where, before the Spanish conquest, there lived at least nine distinct indigenous peoples. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Mexico is the largest and most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world. (tagmanagementtips.us)
  • The country has a total of 31 states including the capital city, Mexico City. (tagmanagementtips.us)
  • still speak the native language There is a wide gap between colonial heritage and indigenous heritage in the country. (tagmanagementtips.us)
  • support the US government Take action against the government of Guatemala trying to state the company's land in the country and distribute it. (tagmanagementtips.us)
  • While each country in this region offers its unique charm and attractions, there is always one question that comes to mind for travelers: "Which city in Central America is the most popular tourist destination ? (funplacetotravel.com)
  • Guatemala has a long and turbulent history and crime is still an issue in the country. (worldlyadventurer.com)
  • With a year-round spring climate found across most of the country, the best time to go to Guatemala is difficult to pin down. (worldlyadventurer.com)
  • We are on year two of our travel adventures and exploring our 16th country -- Guatemala. (witytravels.com)
  • Your excitement will keep on rising the more you read about this incredible Central American country and the tempting places to visit in Guatemala. (travelho.com)
  • Mexico is a country located in Central America. (americaswire.org)
  • This article is about the country in Central America. (wikipedia.org)
  • The only Central American country without a Pacific coastline, and the only one where English is the official language. (wikivoyage.org)
Granada2
  • This is a great time to visit for birdwatching at the Mombacho Volcano Reserve, visiting the colonial city of Granada, and exploring the Ometepe Island. (travellersworldwide.com)
  • Along with what are now Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador we were part of Spain's colonial Viceroyalty of New Granada and later Bolívar's Gran Colombia. (thepanamanews.com)
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  • In Washington, North American solidarity activists defended the Venezuelan embassy from being taken over by Guaidó collaborators (April - May 2019). (coha.org)
Civilizations2
  • By 1500 B.C., the Olmec, the first of a string of civilizations in Middle America, flourished. (allrefer.com)
  • Its history is marked by indigenous civilizations, Spanish colonization, and a period of political strife followed by a commitment to peace and reconciliation. (travellersworldwide.com)
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Honduran1
  • In 1838, the Honduran and Guatemalan leaders of a liberal party invaded Guatemala, took over the government, and executed the head of state, beginning more than a century of violence and political strife as liberal and conservative factions fought for government control. (taketwosailing.com)
Nueva Guatemala2
Landscapes2
Towns1
  • Welcoming, sophisticated people, epic scenery, timeless colonial towns and outdoor adventures galore, Colombia has been waiting to be discovered. (adventurecoordinators.com)
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  • Spanish Wikisource has original text related to this article: Breve Descripción de la Noble Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala y puntual noticia de su Lamentable Ruina ocasionada de un violento terremoto el día vientinueve de julio de 1773 Leavitt-Alcántara, Brianna (2018). (wikipedia.org)
  • After flooding and earthquakes destroyed it in 1773, it was moved to its present location (Guatemala City). (taketwosailing.com)
Lake Atitlan1
Region's1
City's2
  • It offers a glimpse into the city's colonial past and is now a thriving hub of art, culture, and gastronomy. (funplacetotravel.com)
  • Both the geographical and social heart of Antigua, the Parque Central is the city's leafy central square. (enforex.com)
Predominantly1
  • Central America is predominantly ruled by strong Catholic morals. (oneworld365.org)
Volcano2
  • In 1541 the crater of the volcano collapsed, unleashing a flood upon the new capital, which was once again moved. (wikipedia.org)
  • It towers above the amazing landscape at 3,976m and you can watch an active volcano (Volcan Fuego which has been erupting since colonial times. (healthykelsi.co.nz)
Largest3
  • Quetzaltenango , also known as Xela (pronounced SHAY-la) or Xelaju , is the second largest city in Guatemala . (wikivoyage.org)
  • We were amazed to hear that money sent home from Guatemalans living in United States is the largest single form of foreign income in Guatemala. (doubledutchworldsafari.com.au)
  • Bordered by several historic buildings, it has benches, trees, walkways and numerous fountains, the largest of which is a large, restored 18th century fountain sitting in the very center of the square, and within walking distance of our Spanish school in Antigua . (enforex.com)
Guanajuato1
  • San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato and Dolores Hidalgo are treasures of the central Colonial Heartland. (worldtravelguide.net)
Colonization1
  • Mexico also has a long history of Spanish colonization, which has left its mark on the country's language, architecture, music, and literature. (americaswire.org)
Santiago5
  • Almolonga - Ciudad Vieja After the Kaqchikel rebelled against their former allies, the Spanish refounded the capital as Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala in 1527, in the Almolonga Valley near the Volcán de Agua. (wikipedia.org)
  • 482 años de la fundación de la Ciudad de Santiago" (in Spanish). (wikipedia.org)
  • El Día de Santiago Apóstol en La Antigua" (in Spanish). (wikipedia.org)
  • The first capital, Villa de Santiago de Caballeros was founded in 1527 (present-day Antigua). (taketwosailing.com)
  • Town Square is filled with local vendors, surrounded by Palacio Nacional de la Cultura and Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago of Guatemala. (witytravels.com)
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  • Their native allies the Nahuas from Central Mexico called the city "Quetzaltenango", meaning "the place of the Quetzal bird" in the Nahua language. (wikivoyage.org)
  • Conflicts between the interests of Quetzaltenango and Guatemala City led to the creation of "Los Altos", the "Sixth State of the Central American Confederation", consisting of Western Guatemala (and a slice of what is now part of Chiapas Mexico) with Quetzaltenango as its capital. (wikivoyage.org)
  • Some of the best immersion programs are in Quetzaltenango (also known as Xela) in Guatemala. (adventurouskate.com)
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Mestizo3
  • The word mestizo means "mixed race" in Spanish and refers to the race of people that has resulted from hundreds of years of assimilation and intermarriage between Spanish and indigenous people. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Later, Spanish colonists intermarried with the Indigenous Peoples, forming mestizo communities. (americaswire.org)
  • Mestizo culture came to represent Mexican identity as it blended Indigenous and Spanish traditions and practices. (americaswire.org)
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  • the Mercado Central is the best place to do shopping as Antigua and Chichicastenango are very touristy hence much more expensive. (doubledutchworldsafari.com.au)
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  • The Corn Islands are best reached by light-aircraft from the country's capital - are a tropical paradise, home to stunning, palm-tree lined beaches, and surrounded by turquoise waters, brimming with coral, tropical marine life and a network of underground caves. (bookitlist.com)
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  • Mexico today is a booming modern economy, led by its gargantuan capital, Mexico City. (worldtravelguide.net)
  • The ancestors of Mexican Americans are many-railroad workers from Jalisco, Afro-Mexican founders of Los Angeles, Hispanos from Northern New Mexico, part-German Tejanos, indigenous Californians, and Spanish settlers from the Canary Islands, to name just a few. (si.edu)
  • From California to Guatemala, Mexico is a place of cultural and technological intersections. (si.edu)
  • But this process of Christianization, conquest, and even coexistence in the lands to the north and south of the Central Valley of Mexico, was centuries in the making. (si.edu)
  • Undoubtedly at one point or another you'll be riding a chicken bus across Guatemala , or taking the overnight coach from one end of Mexico to the other so knowing how to pack up your valuables falls down under essential knowledge. (oneworld365.org)
  • The region is considered part of the North American continent with Mexico, the USA, and Canada to its north. (partnersinfire.com)
  • The base of the Y is a spine of mountains, with occasional breaks, that extends from central Mexico into Guatemala on the south. (allrefer.com)
  • After the Olmec in what is now called the Classic Period (0-A.D. 700), the Teotihuac n, Veracruz, and Monte Alb n cultures built large ceremonial cities in south-central and eastern Mexico. (allrefer.com)
  • Mexico and Central America: Native Peoples, 1600-1800 A.D. (metmuseum.org)
  • Mexico and Central America: Native Peoples, 1600-1800 A.D." In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History . (metmuseum.org)
  • Mexico has a rich and diverse cultural heritage, rooted in Indigenous and Spanish influences. (americaswire.org)
  • Its capital city is Mexico City. (americaswire.org)
  • The culture and history of Mexico are deeply rooted in its people's Indigenous and Spanish influences. (americaswire.org)
  • The majority of its people live in the country's central region, in the Valley of Mexico, between the Sierra Madre and the Rocky Mountains. (americaswire.org)
  • Spanish Colonizers: In the 1500s, the Spanish colonized Mexico, bringing their language and culture with them. (americaswire.org)
  • In 1977, the airport to the north of San Jose del Cabo was expanded to handle jet aircraft and international flights, thereby launching the transformation of Cabo into one of the most popular resort destinations in Mexico. (universetour.ca)
  • Mexico is sometimes incorrectly considered part of Central America due to the language and indigenous/Hispanic cultural heritage it shares with several of the countries in the region. (wikivoyage.org)
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  • While this breathtaking, elaborately decorated church suffered damages from numerous earthquakes, it has been largely restored and is a spectacular example of Spanish colonial Baroque architecture. (enforex.com)
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  • including pre-Columbian indigenous peoples and descendants of Spanish settlers. (tagmanagementtips.us)
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  • The Mayans were in Guatemala thousands of years before the Spanish conquered their land. (taketwosailing.com)
  • When the Spanish came to Guatemala in 1519, they tried to convert the Mayans to Christianity, but only succeeded in a limited way. (taketwosailing.com)
  • As the Spanish settled in Guatemala, the Mayans were either killed, enslaved, or forced to flee to remote places. (taketwosailing.com)
  • This place was deserted when the Spanish conquistadores starved out the Mayans in 1525, although it was restored to something approaching its former glory in the 20th century as a tourist attraction. (travelho.com)
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  • The Spanish introduced Roman Catholicism and the now predominant Spanish language, along with numerous customs that have blended with the indigenous culture. (everipedia.org)
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  • You'll also find many great places to stay in Guatemala, from lakeside to hillside, where you can relax after a busy day of touring and outdoors activities. (touropia.com)
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  • It was the administrative capital of the Western Highland region in the Spanish Colonial period. (wikivoyage.org)
  • The country's geography is defined by its volcanic mountains, separated by the plateaus and valleys of the central region. (theglobe.me)
  • Guatemala has a dry season and a wet season (rain depends on altitude and region) and is in the hurricane zone, though Rio Dulce, which runs inland, is considered safe from hurricanes. (taketwosailing.com)
  • Sandwiched between two much larger land masses, the compact region of Central America is full of hidden gems waiting to be explored with our range of private tours. (onthegotours.com)
  • With the arrival of the Spanish in the 1500s, the Indigenous people's way of life came to an end, as Spanish explorers and colonists imposed their government, language, and culture on the region. (americaswire.org)
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  • From Guatemala City , chicken buses run frequently from the Trebol terminal to the Minerva terminal in Xela for Q35 ( quetzales ). (wikivoyage.org)
  • Get off on the main road (under a massive concrete bridge,) walk one block west to catch one of the buses which go from Guatemala City to Xela, Q30. (wikivoyage.org)
  • There you can hop on one of the frequent buses from Guatemala City to Xela. (wikivoyage.org)
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  • Guatemala has been prone to natural disasters such as hurricanes which causes mudslides and flooding. (doubledutchworldsafari.com.au)
  • Antigua was once the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala but recurring natural disasters meant that it was virtually abandoned by the 19th century. (travelho.com)
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