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These sections are: About, Cuisine, History, Culture, Weather, Natural Aspects and Travel Tips.
Guatemala Travel and Tourism Information
With its distinct and impressive geography, Guatemala attracts visitors, and then entices them to learn more about its beauty and interesting history, seen in the extraordinary structures left by the Maya Indians. The country’s natural beauty is seen in its high mountains, volcanoes, lakes, tropical jungles, rivers, and palm studded beaches. A trip to this nation lets you experience the beautiful construction of its historical cities, archeological sites full of the mystery of the fascinating ancient Mayan Empire, and the rich culture with its age-old traditions and diverse ethnic heritage.
Guatemala is a small country, with an area of 108,890 Km2 (about the size of Ohio or Portugal), located in northern Central America. Guatemala offers visitors a unique experience with its colonial style of life and varied climate. The colonial architecture and handiwork with cloth, masks and ceramics make some speak of this country as esthetically unique in the world. Guatemala is, without a doubt, an extraordinary voyage through the past millennium.
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The climate varies according to the altitude and the region. On the plains, the climate is generally hot while in the mountains, the temperatures are lower and thus, more temperate. On the coast, tropical conditions predominate; on the Caribbean coast, temperatures can hit 38o C with high humidity. In the tropical rain forests of El Peten, temperatures are hot, and the humidity varies in accordance with the time of year. Average temperatures are between 24o C./75o F. (high) e 13o C./55o F. (low).