Guatemala – geography Guatemala has a varied landscape that to the south consists of a densely populated mountain area and to the north of a sparsely populated lowlands. The southern area alternates between mountain ranges and long chains with altitudes of 2000 m east rising to 3500 m west. The highest peaks are conical volcanoes… Read More »
Guatemala is located between the countries of Mexico, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador in Central America. Only the south of Guatemala borders the Pacific Ocean. A holiday in Guatemala starts for most tourists in Guatemala City. To bridge the new time zone, you can choose to relax here for a few days. The city has… Read More »
Subchapters: Basic data Public finances and the state budget Banking system Tax System Basic data Guatemala is the largest economy in Central America with a GDP of about USD 86 billion. The COVID-19 pandemic and hurricanes Eta and Iota ended three decades of economic growth in Guatemala. Even so, the country experienced one of the… Read More »
VISAS, ENTRY RULES, CUSTOMS REGULATIONS in Guatemala Citizens of the Russian Federation do not need a visa to stay in Guatemala for a period not exceeding 90 days. The corresponding agreement between the governments of the two countries on the conditions for waiving visa formalities for mutual trips of citizens of the two countries, signed… Read More »
The colonial period and independence Inhabited mainly by Mayan populations, Guatemala was conquered by the Spaniards in 1523-25. As part of the viceroyalty of New Spain (established in 1535), the Audiencia del Guatemalaexercised its jurisdiction over all of Central America. After the destruction of the ancient capital by an earthquake (1773), it was moved to… Read More »
In the pre-Columbian era, Indian tribes lived in Guatemala, who created the Maya civilization, which fell into decline by the 11th century. In the 16th century The Indians were subjugated by the Spanish conquerors. In 1560, the captaincy general of Guatemala was created, which included Spanish possessions in Central America. In 1776 its capital, the… Read More »
Name The country name “Guatemala” is of Indian origin, whether from the Guauhtematlan or from the Uhatezmalha is not clear, and means “place of piles of wood” or “mountain that spits out water”. Location Guatemala lies on the land bridge that connects North America with South America. Its neighbors are Mexico to the north and… Read More »
The ruins of Quiriguá were once an important place of worship of the Maya. Temples, steles and stone sculptures give an insight into the Mayan civilization, whose heyday was between the 6th and 9th centuries. Quirigua Mayan Ruins: Facts Official title: Mayan ruins and Quirigua Archaeological Park Cultural monument: Ruins of a Mayan cult site… Read More »
Guatemala is a popular destination located south of Mexico in Central America. According to itypetravel, it also borders Honduras, El Salvador and Belize. Spanish is the official language, but in addition to that, over 21 different Native American languages are spoken in the country. Like its neighbors, nature is dominated by mountains, volcanoes and rainforests… Read More »