With 33 volcanoes, 21 separate languages, 19 different ecosystems and countless Mayan and Colonial ruins, it is no surprise that Guatemala - a country no bigger than Tennessee - is mentioned four times in the #1 Bestseller, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die.
Antigua, Guatemala's most beautiful and historic city, is a favorite destination for travelers because it is like having a little bit of Europe, just south of the border, but at a fraction of the cost.
Nestled between three dramatic volcanoes in Central America, Antigua, Guatemala is one of the world's oldest and most beautiful colonial cities. This majestic, 400 year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site is the most visited city in Central America. Antigua won “TOP City” at the Wanderlust’s 2009 Travel Awards, beating out more than 600 other popular world destinations.
In Antigua you can explore the ruins, museums, art galleries, restaurants and shops that are dotted throughout the famous cobblestone streets of this former capital of Guatemala. Centrally located, Antigua is also the perfect base from which to take short trips to other popular destinations like Lake Atitlan, the Pacific Coast and the world famous Mayan Temples of Tikal. Known as the "land of the eternal spring", Antigua has a humidity-free average temperature of 75 degrees all year round, so there is never a bad time to visit.
So whether you prefer a leisurely horse carriage ride through this centuries old city, or a day at the outdoor market discovering incredible hand-crafted treasures, or a heart-pounding trip through the tree-tops on a zip-line... whatever might want to experience you are likely to find in Antigua.
www.Georges-TravelClub.com (April/2010)
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Spectacular Semana Santa!!
IN THE WORLD, there is no better place to be than Antigua, Guatemala for Semana Santa (Holy Week)! You cannot step more than a few feet in Antigua during this time without seeing an alfrombra (spectacular carpets made of flowers and colored sawdust) which adorn every single cobble-stoned street here.
You have to be sure to snap your photos when you see the alfombras, because it is not long before one of Antigua's many processions comes along and tramples them underfoot, as is the custom.
Antigua's Semana Santa is the most spectacular celebration of Holy Week on the planet. Tourists from around the world converge on Antigua (quadrupiling its population for a week) to see this amazing, one-of-a-kind celebration of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. Feliz Semana Santa!
For more information about Antigua, Guatemala and Semana Santa visit: http://www.Georges-TravelClub.com or send an e-mail to George@Georges-TravelClub.com.
You have to be sure to snap your photos when you see the alfombras, because it is not long before one of Antigua's many processions comes along and tramples them underfoot, as is the custom.
Antigua's Semana Santa is the most spectacular celebration of Holy Week on the planet. Tourists from around the world converge on Antigua (quadrupiling its population for a week) to see this amazing, one-of-a-kind celebration of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. Feliz Semana Santa!
For more information about Antigua, Guatemala and Semana Santa visit: http://www.Georges-TravelClub.com or send an e-mail to George@Georges-TravelClub.com.
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