http://www.guatemalaguides.com Travel guides, pictures, directions and general resources about Guatemala Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:40:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This was a very hot day on a travel to Tikal. The sun was not "heating" the air, it was punishing us!. This is one of the most hot summers I can remember (global warming?) So I found out about this refreshing mushroom, ideal to neutralize the heat and get some ... http://www.guatemalaguides.com/the-refreshing-musroom-at-peten/ There is much more to see on the way to Tikal than just the road. The road goes around Lake Petén Itzá. Is one of the biggest lakes in Guatemala. The water is fresh, crystal clear and with white shores. You can get to Lake Itzá right from San Benito or any ... http://www.guatemalaguides.com/lake-peten-itza-near-tikal/ The Museum of Natural History of Guatemala, located at just 5 minutes from the airport has many valuable treasures to see, but the one that captivated my attention this time is this beautiful flower. Its been a while since I visited the museum so I have no clue on what kind ... http://www.guatemalaguides.com/museum-treasures-flowers/ Once you visit Xela (Quetzaltenango) you just can't avoid thinking on coming back. The weather is fantastic and the early walks around the park while you go to get some breakfast are memorable. This is a view from the Central Park (Historic Center) of Xela at approximately 10:00AM after having some ... http://www.guatemalaguides.com/xela-mornings/ A wide variety of animals waits for you at Petencito Zoo, from the great "Jaguar" to the friendly local birds. Get there taking a boat from the island of Santa Elena and enjoy the ride. This is the picture of a friendly, sweet and (cute?) yes, cute parrot. As you can ... http://www.guatemalaguides.com/the-parrot-says-home-sweet-home/ There is no easy way to describe this place but saying: amazingly beautiful and peaceful. You can't get enough... When I first described this place to some friends they finding it hard to believe... It was even hard to believe being there. This place is on your way to Magdalena Lagoon in ... http://www.guatemalaguides.com/lay-down-and-relax/ This post is very serious (I'm not not joking at all). Guatemala is worldwide known as the "Land of eternal spring" and also "the land of beautiful landscapes". Here you can find amazing views like as you drive and travel around. So yes, become a landscape photographer in 3 easy steps. Trust me ... http://www.guatemalaguides.com/become-a-landscape-photographer-in-3-easy-steps/ While rock climbing around Jalapa we found this little amazing... bug? actually we have no idea of what kind of insect this is. For some friends it is a variation of an ant (hormiga) also the cousin of an "alacrán" (scorpion), so it was named "hormicrán". The environment here is hot ... http://www.guatemalaguides.com/unknown-bug/ The architectural beauty of Antigua Guatemala stays alive even at night, and perhaps is when you can appreciate things that hide under the sunlight. Details everywhere, the buildings and illuminated churches are for many, the best scenarios for night photography. The Central Park stays illuminated allowing tourists and locals to spend ... http://www.guatemalaguides.com/nights-in-antigua-guatemala/ Climbing a volcano is always better in the early morning. This way not only you avoid the heat of the midday sun, you also get the best of the day: clear sky and amazing view. Pacaya Volcano has by far, the best landscape to see near Guatemala City.  Sometimes the clouds ... http://www.guatemalaguides.com/agua-volcano-view-from-pacaya-trails/