Star Apple Tropical tree of the Sapotaceae family, native to the low elevation areas of Central America and the Caribbean. Its fruit is round and purple and is generally green around the sepal and with a star pattern. It has several names: cainito, caimito, cayumito, star apple, golden leaf tree, abiaba, pomme de lait, star […]
Month: April 2017
Laguna Lachuà
Laguna Lachuá is a cenote in Guatemala. It is located in the rain forest in the municipality of Cobán, Alta Verapaz. The lake has a circular shape and is probably a flooded dolina. The water of the lake has a sulfuric odor, which explains the origin of its name: “Lachuá” is derived from the kekchí […]
The Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day events in more than 193 countrie are now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network.
10 Important Archaeological Sites in Guatemala
When you come to Guatemala, you probably don’t imagine the huge amount of activities that you can experience and the many archaeological sites that you can visit. We have created a list of places, that any good tourist must know in Guatemala. 1. Tikal Nothing you can read – and there certainly has been a […]
Rio Dulce
Izabal is the department that houses the fourth natural wonder of our country, Rio Dulce. It is a river of little extension, but with an incomparable natural wealth. It was one of the first protected areas of Guatemala in 1955. Thanks to its natural richness in flora and fauna, it is a potential ecotourism, a […]
