Sitting atop the largest pyramid in the world in northern Guatemala’s ancient Mayan city El Mirador, I tried to imagine how the city below looked nearly 2,500 years ago. Standing nearby, the site’s ...
The treasures of present-day Guatemala, the cradle of Mayan civilization, go beyond the ancient. The country’s roots trace both to Spain and the native people. This diverse history combines with the ...
From colonial charm to luxurious modernity, Guatemala’s tourism sector is undergoing a revival, blending its rich cultural heritage with world-class hospitality. With destinations ranging from ancient ...
Introduction / by Guillermo Toriello Garrido -- pt. 1. Roots of revolution, from conquest to coup (1524-1954) : ch. I. The colonial legacy : a long present past, 1524-1944 : 1. The Spaniards discover ...
Sitting atop the largest pyramid in the world in northern Guatemala's ancient Mayan city El Mirador, I tried to imagine how the city below looked nearly 2,500 years ago. Standing nearby, the site's ...