When I hear the words “Central America”, Guatemala is not the first (or even 3rd) thing that comes to mind. This small country, whose motto is “El País de la Eterna Primavera” (The land of Eternal Spring), doesn’t seem to get the love it deserves. Home of the Mayan civilization, it is rich in ancient Mayan architecture, mangrove forests, wetlands, deserts and more. If you still have doubts, watch this incredible video and you’ll surely book your next vacation to this spectacular country. To enjoy it to the fullest, you’ll need to put the video on full screen, and then change the video resolution to 1440p. If you’re not sure how to do that, there is an animated explanation below the video. |
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