Guatemala

Central America · Mayan civilization · tropical nature

Mountainous and volcanic. Guatemala sits in a super mountainous region with many active volcanoes. The volcanic soil makes the land fertile for growing coffee and other crops.

Borders five neighbors. Guatemala touches Mexico, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, and sits between the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Honduras. This central location made it a hub for ancient and modern trade.

Heart of the Maya. Guatemala was the center of the ancient Maya civilization, which built incredible cities, temples, and developed a complex writing system over 3,000 years ago.

Rainforest biodiversity. Guatemala's jungles are home to jaguars, quetzals, howler monkeys, and thousands of plant species found nowhere else on Earth.

Colorful indigenous culture. Many Guatemalans are descendants of the Maya and maintain traditions of weaving, art, and languages passed down through families for centuries.