Born from a combination of Mayan culture and Spanish conquistadors

Born from a combination of Mayan culture and Spanish conquistadors, Guatemala has kept all its charm and beauty.

Tikal is the ancient capital of the powerful and conquering kingdom of the ancient Mayas.

It is one of the most well-known Mayan cities, holding the transcription of a long list of kings, most of whose tombs have been uncovered, along with their monumental sculptures, palaces and temples.

The site takes us through the Maya’s rich past. The Gran Plaza, the great pyramid of the lost world and the 7 temples square are the opportunity for a trip through time.

Reaching Livingston is a good excuse for a boat trip on the Rio Dulce. Its fauna is impressive: great pelicans, white and gray egrets, Aras parrots, eagles, tortoises, even iguanas...

Livingston shines with its diverse population. Mayas, Indians, Latinos and Garifunas share the streets. Different atmospheres coexist: from the quiet, almost secret streets to the city’s dynamic and busting central arteries.

Copán. Away from Reggae music and the sound of engines, Copán was the first modern archaeological Mayan dig site, starting in the 19th century. The archaeologist John Lloyd Stephens and draughtsman Frederick Catherwood were mainly responsible for sparking interest for Mesoamerican antiquity.

Lake Atitlan, of volcanic origin, offers a superb view of the scenery.

The surrounding villages are still imbued in traditional Mayan culture. The eponymous village is mainly occupied by Indians. Visitors are very fond of San Pedro and San Juan, two hamlets neighbouring the lake, for their atmosphere, which are festive but also peaceful.

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0:36 🇬🇹 Guatemala is a country in Central America known for its Mayan heritage, rich culture and beautiful colonial architecture.
8:45 🏰 Antigua, Guatemala is a city with a rare and special charm, designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
24:00 🏛️ Tikal, one of the largest cities of the Classic Mayan civilization, relied solely on harvested rainwater and was vulnerable to droughts.
29:55 🌴 Livingston, a city in Guatemala, is surrounded by dense rainforest and can only be accessed by boat or a machete-cut path.
36:58 🌈 Guatemala is known for its traditional weaving and use of natural dyes, with agriculture being the main economic resource.
44:35 🏛️ The video explores the architectural achievements of the ancient Mayan city of Copan, including the Yashpak Pyramid and Temple 22.

[Fresno_x]

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[ianhopcraft]

Beautiful, it makes me want to return for maybe just one last time.

[renatocurruchic]

Guatemala heart of the Mayans culture proud to belongs of Mayans culture

[moeenulhaq]

❤❤❤ very nice episode please more make documentary with urdu subtitles

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[erickgalindo]

The traditional music of Guatemala is Marimba and not mariachi or guitar....USA believe that all Latinos are Mexico..

[Insider_English]

the narrator's intonation speaks "and that's just how it is and was" yawn.

[alexli]

Subtitles in Russian 😅 what's wrong with this world????