15 things you did not know of Guatemala

Sitio arqueológico Mixco Viejo, excelente para Birdwatching.

Archaeological site Mixco Viejo, excellent for Birdwatching.

  1. Did you know that the Laguna Lachuá is so peaceful that the fish know no human aggression at all?. You can swim and fish will stay close, and if you stay still, they will come over and try to find out if your moles, freckles and hair are edible taking small bites of curiosity.

  2. Did you know that Mixco Viejo is a beautiful Mayan archaeological site just 35 minutes from the Capital City? And did you know its location you can spot many colorful birds? ( Mixco Viejo is great for Birdwatching)

  3. Reforma Avenue, parts of the Avenida Las Americas, and especially trees Plaza FUTEC zone 14 becomes a real concert of birds every day to late afternoon, where many songs can reach up to 15 minutes.

  4. Did you know that despite the cold, the temperature of Lake Atitlan can stay warm at sunrise? And the truth do not know why ...

  5. Did you know that San Jose ( Lake Peten Itza ), water is not only crystal white beaches but also the water is warm? In fact there are parts where you can feel the warm current and streams warm.

  6. Did you know that we have in Izabal a waterfall ( Paradise Falls ) where hot water falls?

  7. There is a small cave in the volcano Ipala.

  8. There are more colonial buildings in the center of Guatemala and the West. However, East has two stand out for its beauty, St. Kitts and St. Augustine Acasaguastlán Acasaguastlán .

  9. Quirigua has the highest known Mayan stelae.

  10. Motagua River not only goes through the heart of Guatemala, but also between Guatemala and Honduras.

  11. In Ceibal is ceibas its trunk so big that reaches 3 feet in width. This is like 11 people in line.

  12. There is a Ixobel cave is flooded and you know swim or float the entire journey.

  13. There are shrimp in the cave Ixobel . They are translucent, almost transparent. (Keep an eye, are scarce, not think that is even going fishing ...)

  14. You can find water sources near Guatemala City, in Palencia .

  15. Although not native to the region, Esquipulas sweetgum has beautiful forests and water sources.

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