Laerer Spanks i Guatemala

Guatemala is positioned in both the northern and western hemispheres. Located in North America on the northwestern edge of the Central America isthmus - a somewhat narrow strip of land that connects North and South America - the country is bordered by Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, the Gulf of Honduras, Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

A colorful and hospitable country. As the origin of the mysterious Mayas, the country offers some of the continent’s richest folklore. The cultural blend of Spanish and Indigenous people is still seen in daily life. Ancient rituals are intertwined with the modern. You will find an abundance of high quality, low-priced handicrafts.

Guatemala, except for the coastal areas, is a mountainous country of rolling hills, plateaus, deep river valleys, and numerous volcanoes - some active. Guatemala is famed for its incomparable collection of ancient Maya ruins that literally cover the countryside. Also, a growing number of eco-tourism sites are now attracting visitors from around the world.

Significant points-of-interest in Guatemala include the Maya temples and ruins at Piedras Negros, Quirigua, Mirador and Tikal; fabulous native-culture markets at Chichicastenango; the mountain city of Huehuetenango; sprawling Guatemala City and its cultural attractions; the beautiful Coban area; the many charms of Flores; Lake Izabal; any volcano tour (just pick one); Pacific coastline beaches and the wide variety of watersport activities, and of course, the many colorful Maya festivals throughout the year.

The tropical country of Guatemala is consistantly warm (often quite pleasant) with very pronounced wet and dry seasons.

You can learn Spanish in Guatemala in Antigua:

• Spanish Courses in Antigua