Guatemala Travel Guide

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A country of northern Central America, officially Republic of Guatemala, republic (2005 est. pop. 14,655,000), 42,042 sq mi (108,889 sq km).

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The country is bounded on the north and west by Mexico, on the east by Belize and the Caribbean Sea, on the southeast by Honduras and El Salvador, and on the southwest by the Pacific Ocean. Guatemala is the capital and the largest city. Population: 12,700,000. In addition to the capital, important cities include Puerto Barrios, San José, Quezaltenango, and Antigua Guatemala. A highland region, where most of the population lives, cuts across the country from west to east. The rugged main range includes the inactive volcano Tajumulco, which is the highest point in Central America (13,816 ft/4,211 m). The largest river is the Motagua, which flows into the Caribbean at the port of Puerto Barrios. The Mayan town of Chichicastenango is a popular site for the nation's tourist industry. Guatemala's Maya heritage is everywhere, provides a glimpse into the mysterious Pipil culture.

[edit] Regions

• Central Highlands
• Western Highlands
• Caribbean Coast
• Petén
• Pacific Highlands

[edit] Cities

• Guatemala City
• La Antigua
• Panajachel
• Flores
• Melchor de Mencos
• Puerto Barrios
• Puerto San José
• Quetzaltenango
• Sayaxché
• Santiago Atitlán
• Santa Catarina Palopo