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Antigua Guatemala Ruins: Why They Still Stand After 1773
Antigua's ruins survive because the capital left after the 1773 earthquakes and a 1969 law bans rebuilding them. What that means for a day trip from Guatemala City, 40 km away.
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Guatemala City Zonas: How the Numbered Zones Work
Guatemala City is divided into 22 numbered zonas, and every address needs its zona because street numbers repeat. How to read addresses, pick a zona and get around.
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Pacaya or Acatenango: Choosing a Guatemala Volcano Hike
Pacaya is a half-day hike in a national park south of Guatemala City; Acatenango is an overnight climb to 3,976 m near Antigua. Access status, fees, cold and how to choose.
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