Quirigua National Park, Guatemala (HD)
Visit Quirigua National Park, Guatemala (HD) - Trip to Quirigua National Park, Guatemala
Travel Videos HD, World Travel Guide
Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua
------------------------------
Inhabited since the 2nd century A.D., Quirigua had become during the reign of Cauac Sky (723–84) the capital of an autonomous and prosperous state. The ruins of Quirigua contain some outstanding 8th-century monuments and an impressive series of carved stelae and sculpted calendars that constitute an essential source for the study of Mayan civilization.
Outstanding Universal Value
Brief Synthesis
The Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua is located in the Department of Izabal in Guatemala. The inscribed property is comprised of 34 hectares of land dedicated exclusively to the conservation of the ancient architecture and the seventeen monuments that were carved between 426 AD and 810 AD and make up this great city.
Quirigua is one of the major testimonies to the Mayan civilization. For reasons which are not clear, it then entered a period of decline. It is known that, at the time of the arrival of the European conquerors, the control of the jade route had been taken over by Nito, a city closer to the Caribbean coast. Although Quirigua has retained ruins and vestiges of dwellings ranging between AD 200 and AD 900, most of the monuments that ensure Quirigua its world-wide reknown date from the 8th century, the period during which the city was entirely remodelled in accordance with its function as royal residence and administrative centre.
At the core of Quiriqua is the Great Plaza, the largest known public space in the entire Maya area. The monumental complexes which are set out around the Great Plaza, the Ceremonial Plaza and the Plaza of the Temple are remarkable for the complexity of their structure - a highly elaborate system of pyramids, terraces, and staircases which results in a complete remodelling of the natural relief and which creates a singular dimension as at Copan.
The artful production of monolithic stone monuments, carved in sandstone without the use of metal tools, is outstanding. The monuments, called stelae, contain hieroglyphic texts describing significant calendar dates, celestial events such as eclipses, passages of Maya mythology and political events, as well as important social and historic events to the development of the city. Not only does this text give a better understanding of the rise and fall of Quirigua, but also describes the span of time between 426 AD to 810 AD making it possible to reconstruct parts of Mayan history. During its brief time of erecting stelae, Quirigua was one of only two cities to regularly erect monuments marking the end of five-year periods.
Criterion (i) : The monuments of the Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua are an outstanding example and the largest corpus of Maya art masterpieces. They are an advanced representation of artistic skill by their sculptors and the meaning and beauty of each piece has survived the passing of this civilization, making them universal masterpieces.
Criterion (ii): The monuments of the Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua were carved during the Classical Period dating from 250 AD to 900 AD. Between the times of 700 AD to 850 AD arose and flourished a style of art known as The school of Motagua. This style is seen in the monuments of Quirigua and which in turn had a strong influence over the art production in the Maya area of Copán (Honduras) and Belize.
Criterion (iv) : The Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua contain some outstanding 8th-century monuments and an impressive series of carved stelae and sculpted calendars that constitute an essential source for the study of Mayan civilization. The ruins of Quirigua retain an impressive series of stelae and sculpted calendars, partially deciphered, which constitute a remarkable and unique source of the history of the social, political and economic events of the Mayan civilization. The zoomorphic and anthropomorphic sculptures are among the most attractive pre-Columbian works known.
Integrity
All attributes that express the Outstanding Universal Value of the Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua are duly protected within the boundaries of the inscribed property, an area of 34 hectares, allowing for the highest level of conservation. Each of the monuments, true masterpieces of Maya art, is found in situ and in harmony with the surrounding natural and cultural environments.
Protection measures have been taken over the years to prevent damage caused by human development and neglect. However the close proximity to the Motagua River and the geological fault by the same name, make the World Heritage property vulnerable to natural disasters, for which preventive measures have also been taken to have the greatest control over environmental factors.
The 10 most beautiful tourist places of guatemala
List about the 10 most beautiful tourist places of guatemala
Here is a list of the places you can visit if you want to come to Guatemala. please vote and learn more about my beautiful country of origin
In this list about the 10 most beautiful tourist places of guatemala you can find:
9. Quirigua
8. Monterrico
7. Esquipulas
6. Livingston
5. Antigua Guatemala
4. Golden Beach
3. Lake of Atitlan
2. Tikal
1. Semuc champey
8. Monterrico
Beautiful beaches
7. Esquipulas
City of the Central American faith and home of the famous black christ of esquipulas
6. Livingston
Garifuna city and home of Deborah David
4. Golden Beach
Its sand is golden like gold
3. Lake of Atitlan
Nominated to wonder of the world
2. Tikal
Ancient Mayan Temple of the Great Jaguar
The images you can find in this video are property of 20 minutos
Guatemala Travel Guide - Unique & Marvelous Experience
Guatemala Travel Guide - Unique & Marvelous Experience
Guatemala is a small country (the size of Ohio) in the Central America region. It has borders to Mexico in the north/northwest, to Belize in the northeast, to Honduras in the southeast, to El Salvador in the south. It has a Pacific coastline to the southwest, and a tiny piece of Caribbean coastline to the east.
Guatemala has a rich and distinctive culture from the long mix of elements from Spain and the native Maya people. This diverse history and the natural beauty of the land have created a destination rich in interesting and scenic sites. The climate in the Central and Western Highlands is generally mild. It can get cool at night even in the summers.
In its territory there are fascinating Mayan archaeological sites (Tikal in the Peten, Quiriguá in Izabal, Iximche in Tecpan Chimaltenango and Guatemala City). Natural attractions include locations such as Lake Atitlan and Semuc Champey. Historical tourism includes the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala, which is recognized as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site.
There is a strong interest within the international community for archaeological sites like the city of Tikal. To note, Tikal was built and inhabited in a period where the culture had its greatest literary and artistic expression, and was ruled by a dynasty of 16 kings. The Maya of Tikal built many temples, a ball park, altars and stelae in high and low relief.
Guatemala is visited for its archaeological sites, pre-Hispanic cities as well as tourist-religious centers like the Basilica of Esquipulas in the city of Esquipulas, and the beaches on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of Guatemala. Other tourist destinations are the national parks and other protected areas such as the Maya Biosphere Reserve.
Regions & Cities of Guatemala :
Central Highlands
around Guatemala City, stretching north to the border with Petén region.
Western Highlands
Lake Atitlan and many modern Maya villages
Caribbean Coast
hot and steamy, beaches, and boat access to and from Belize
Petén
hot, jungle region in the north with the most impressive ancient Maya ruins
Pacific Highlands
steamy highlands going down to the Pacific beaches
Guatemala City — Capital and largest city with many amenities
Antigua Guatemala — Colonial Spanish capital of Central America, a World Heritage site, and the most popular among tourists
Flores — Island capital of Petén, good starting point to access Mayan ruins of Tikal.
Melchor de Mencos — Border town which is the main crossing point to Belize
Panajachel — Gateway to Lake Atitlán, a beautiful and busy tourist area
Puerto Barrios — Caribbean seaport with speedboats to and from Belize
Puerto San José — Pacific seaport
Quetzaltenango — Second largest city, in the western highlands. Commonly called Xela.
Sayaxché — River gateway in Petén
Coban — Town with a rich culture and a great launching point to travel to Semuc Champay
Lake Atitlán — Beautiful lake region in the mountains surrounded by many picturesque villages and volcanoes
Monterrico — The beach closest to Guatemala City and Antigua, volcanic sand.
Semuc Champey — Stunning natural monument in the heart of the Mayan world, located about 11 km from the town of Lanquín.
Rio Dulce — Known as a ‘one of a kind’ ecological and cultural heritage for humanity, and home of one of the largest bridges in Central America, the area surrounding this emerald Sweet River has many sites to see and things to do.
A lot to see in Guatemala such as :
Tikal
Lake Atitlán
Semuc Champey
Pacaya
Dulce River
Acatenango
Tikal Temple I
Lake Petén Itzá
Volcán San Pedro
Volcán de Fuego
Volcán de Agua
Arco de Santa Catalina
Iximche
Tikal Temple IV
Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala
National Palace
Volcán Tajumulco
Castle of San Felipe de Lara
Flores Island (Guatemala)
Volcán Tolimán
Santa María
Volcán Atitlán
Iglesia y Convento de las Capuchinas, Antigua Guatemala
La Aurora Zoo
Xetulul Theme Park
Tikal Temple II
Lachuá Lake
Chicabal Lake
Cathedral of Guatemala City
Kaminaljuyu
Santiaguito
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral
Topoxte
Maya Biosphere Reserve
Biotopo del Quetzal
Takalik Abaj
Lake Amatitlán
Museo Popol Vuh
Mundo Petapa
Central Park
Mundo Perdido, Tikal
Auto Safari Chapin
Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología
Nakum
Yaxhá Lake
Chichicastenango Market
Petexbatún Lake
Grutas de Lanquín
Monasterio de Santo Domingo, Antigua Guatemala
Tikal Temple V Pyramid
Guatemala is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Guatemala. Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Guatemala
Join us for more :
Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala tourism
Santo Tomas De Castilla (Matías de Gálvez) - Guatemala tourism
Travel Videos HD, World Travel Guide
Santo Tomás de Castilla, also known as Matías de Gálvez is a port city in the Izabal Department, Guatemala.
Seaport
===========
The seaport of the city was built in 1976, after an earthquake had severely damaged the port of Puerto Barrios. Today it is among the busiest in Central America and currently expanding. The port is located next to a free trade zone, the Zona de Libre Industria y Comercio Santo Tomás de Castilla, called Zolic. The port currently employs 2,100 workers. In 2004, 4.56 million tons of trading goods went through the port from 1,372 ships.
Cruise industry
===========
In 2004, a cruise ship terminal was completed and Santo Tomás de Castilla started receiving cruise ships. The cruise ship terminal has been a tremendous boost for the Guatemalan tourism industry. Four cruise ships a month, carrying 1,500 passengers each, make a stop here. Cruise ship passengers visit Guatemala chiefly for its Mayan culture, which sites are located throughout the country. Puerto Barrios Airport is being refurbished in order to handle small planes to transport ship passengers for day trips to Tikal or other places in Guatemala. Nearby attractions include Rio Dulce, Lake Izabal, the towns of Puerto Barrios, Livingston and San Felipe Castle, and the Mayan ruins of Quirigua.
Guatemala Reisen
traveljunkies.tours
Du möchtest die Schönheit Guatemalas kennenlernen? Isla de Flores, der Tikal Nationalpark, Uaxactún, Rio Dulce, Castillo de San Felipe, Quirigua, Semuc Champey, Laguna Lachuá, Rio Cahabón, Esquipulas, Takalik Abaj, Guatemala City, Antigua, Vulkan Pacaya,
Vulkan de Fuego, Laguna Calderas, Lago de Atitlán, Santiago Atitlán, Iglesia de San Andrés Xecul, Zaculeu, Mixco Viejo, Cementerio de Chichicastenango oder Vulkan & Laguna de Ipala sind die Top Sehenswürdigkeiten des Landes.
Plane deine Abenteuer-Hochzeitsreise oder individuelle Erlebnisreise / Trekkingtour nach Guatemala mit
Soziale Netzwerke:
__________________________
➜ instagram:
➜ facebook:
➜ Pinterest:
➜Google+:
➜ Twitter: traveljunkies@HornungJasmin
____________________________
email: jasmin@traveljunkies.tours
Urheber des Videos: Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo
Guatemala Tours - Destination Guatemala - Parte 1.mpg
Destinations Guatemala, Archaeological Tours, Cultural Tours Guatemala, Tikal, Lake Atitlan, Antigua Guatemala Tours, Chichicastenango, Quirigua, Adventure Travel.
VISIT GUATEMALA VISITA GUATEMALA
The historic, natural, and cultural heritage of Guatemala may be discovered throughout the whole territory. The magic and mystery of the Mayan world subsist in the millenary cities such as Tikal, Yaxhá, Aguateca, and Quiriguá among others. The faces, the colorful regional costumes, and the kindness of the people from the highlands are like an echo of an impressive colonial past that may be heard in the churches and convents of Antigua Guatemala. Such resonance is also the contact with an exuberant nature which is the origin and destination of a unique biodiversity in the world.
El patrimonio histórico, natural y cultural de Guatemala puede descubrirse a lo largo y ancho de su territorio, la magia y el misterio del Mundo Maya subsiste en ciudades milenarias como Tikal, Yaxhá, Aguateca, Quirigua, entre otros. Los rostros y colorido de los trajes típicos y la amabilidad de la gente del altiplano es el eco de un pasado colonial impresionante, que aún se escucha en las iglesias y conventos de La Antigua Guatemala y es el contacto con la naturaleza exuberante, origen y destino de una biodiversidad única en el mundo.
Le patrimoine historique, naturel et culturel du Guatemala peut découvrir la longueur et la largeur de son territoire, la magie et le mystère du monde maya subsiste dans millenary comme Yaxha, Quirigua, Tikal, Aguateca parmi d'autres villes. Les visages et les couleurs des costumes et la gentillesse des gens du plateau est l'écho d'un passé colonial impressionnant, est toujours entendu dans les églises et les couvents de La Antigua Guatemala, qui est le contact avec la nature, l'origine et la destinée d'une biodiversité qui est unique dans le monde.
San Pedro on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala
Here is a nice little town on Lake Atitlan that has a local element on the hills above the tourist area. This video shows the church, park and chicken buses! San Pedro, Guatemala (population 9,000). It resides in the mountains on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. ...
Tikal National Park | Petén | Guatemala, Central America 2017
Tikal is an ancient Mayan citadel in the rainforests of northern Guatemala. Possibly dating to the 1st century A.D., Tikal flourished between 200 and 850 A.D. and was later abandoned. Its iconic ruins of temples and palaces include the giant, ceremonial Lost World (Mundo Perdido) Pyramid and the Temple of the Grand Jaguar. At 70 meters, Temple IV is the tallest pre-Columbian structure in the Americas.
======================================================
Follow us
Guatemala: Río Dulce
Paseo en lancha por el río Dulce