{"id":913,"date":"2023-01-13T23:25:47","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T05:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antonioboschgutierrez.com\/?p=913"},"modified":"2023-02-12T23:43:51","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T05:43:51","slug":"interesting-facts-about-guatemala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antonioboschgutierrez.com\/en\/centroamerica\/interesting-facts-about-guatemala\/","title":{"rendered":"Interesting facts about Guatemala"},"content":{"rendered":"

Guatemala is a country full of amazing riches. It is a place full of nature, art, culture and history<\/strong>. In addition, it is popular for the preservation of its roots today, something that no other country has.
\nHere we tell you interesting things about Guatemala that you will appreciate knowing.<\/p>\n

Guatemala is a popular destination among travelers due to its beautiful nature and cultural
\nheritage. Known as the Country of Eternal Spring, Guatemala belongs to the seven countries that
\nmake up Central America. Its tropical climate and the traditions that link this region attract all
\nachaeans with a passion for cultures.<\/p>\n

Apart from the impressive history of the Mayas and the volcanic territory in which it is located, Guatemala has many attractions that you cannot miss. For this reason, we have made a list of interesting facts about Guatemala<\/strong> that will awaken your interest in visiting Guatemala.<\/p>\n

Let’s discover them!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The original name of Guatemala is Quauhtlemallan<\/h2>\n

This name means ‘place of many trees’<\/strong> in the Nahuatl language originating from Mexico. In fact,
\nmost of Guatemala’s departments are named in this language. This is due to the Mexican warriors
\nwho accompanied the Spaniards during the time of the Conquest.<\/p>\n

Guatemala City is the largest city in Central America<\/h2>\n

Most visitors overlook it without realizing that our Capital is an interesting mix of ancient and
\nmodern. For centuries Guatemala City has grown to become the most important metropolis in the
\ncountry. Today, it has three million inhabitants. The Historic Center is 244 years old, while the
\nmodern area is constantly adapting to the newest trends.<\/p>\n

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Felipe Antonio Bosch Guti\u00e9rrez is a Guatemalan businessman and entrepreneur<\/a>, developing long-term commercial alliances in different sectors of the global economy with the objective of putting Guatemala on the map, making the Metropolis have economic growth.<\/p>\n

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Approximately half of the Guatemalan population is indigenous<\/h2>\n

Modern society still preserves pre-Hispanic traditions<\/strong>, which allows them to maintain a fairly pure
\nheritage. Today, around 20 Mayan languages are still spoken around the country and many ethnic
\ngroups are spread throughout the Guatemalan territory.<\/p>\n

In Guatemala there are more than 300 microclimates due to the different altitudes<\/h2>\n

The country is divided into eight different regions that allow the biodiversity<\/a> to be better
\nappreciated. Located in the northern hemisphere of the world, Guatemala has only two seasons –
\nwinter (dry season) and summer (rainy season).<\/p>\n

Some of the most important Mayan cities developed in the Guatemalan territory 5,000 years
\nago.<\/h2>\n

The Maya made impressive advances in mathematics and astronomy<\/strong>, developed one of the most
\nincredible writing systems in the region, and built amazing monuments dedicated to their gods.
\nTraces of these achievements can be found in the different regions of the Guatemalan territory.
\nAmong the most important cities of the Maya are Tikal and El Mirador.<\/p>\n

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