MEXICO
GUATEMALA, ACAPULKO, CANCUN
The history of Cortes and the end of the Aztec civilization
Mexico MEXICO is from all Latin American countries, the country with the greatest charm. A mysterious country, with pulse and liveliness. It combines colors and sounds, monuments, plains in the snow-covered volcanoes. It is the country of the revolutionaries and the Indians, the Aztecs and the Toltecs, a country with ancient history. He is a proud and religious people who know how to pray and pray with the same power and embraces the concept of time with the logic of "hasta manana". Apparently submissive and abusive, these people conceal within them a wild sadness that, when overflowing, finds a way out in violent, revolutionary, sudden and rampant actions. The Mexicans of the Plateau, the true Mexicans are children of the earth. "The land in the peasants" was the cry that shook the whole of Mexico in 1910 in a struggle against the serfdom that had been rooted for four centuries by the Spaniards "Conquistadores" (conquerors) led by Cortes and the support of the other "Intios". The latter were slaves to the proud and harsh Aztecs. Cortes was impressed by the capital TENNISTITAN, present-day MEXICO CITY, which was "Venice of America" on an array of islands, while palaces and chariots and luxurious houses confirmed that the Aztecs had climbed to high levels of civilization with black spot humanity in tops of the pyramids. The new Messiah of the rural revolution of IMO Emiliano Zapata stirred up with a hunched and unstoppable passion the villagers who demanded to be given arable land to escape the curse of serfdom against 830 families who had over 3,000,000 Indians in their work. But the revolution broke out of control as the most unforgiving people of Pancho Villa "band robber and horse thief" joined together. Difficult to develop, but significant neighborhood with the US and a rich source of oil and minerals. In front of the testimonies of his ancient civilizations, Mexico today bows and honors Mexican natives yesterday, whose work recognizes the main features of his national identity of "MEXICANIDAD", a kind of worship of masculinity and masculinity. A masculinity that finds its utmost expression in violence, which does not recognize any obstacle, fears nothing, or death itself. The physiognomy of the Mexican people is a colorful mosaic that gives so much beauty and variety to Mexican markets and celebrations. The charm of Mexico and its visitors is great: the plateau is full of the remarkable remains of ancient civilizations, while the mysterious Yucatan temples draw tourists as a magnet. The ancient ball courts (let's not forget that the Indians knew the rubber long before the Spaniards pushed their land), the terrible "scenes" (the sanctuaries where the virgins were cast as venerable sacrifices to the gods) the Tsakmool (the stone soldiers, the lying backs, on whose belly were slaughtered the victims of religious sacrifices) exerted on the visitor an attraction full of awe. Guatemala |
"Guatemala" in the native language means "the land of the forests" and indeed a wasteful, beautiful and often destructive nature has richly endowed it with numerous crated volcanoes, picturesque lakes (ATITLAN). Symbol of the country is KETSAL. In the Azuan dialect is called a great bird in Central America. It is a symbol of freedom because it denies food until it dies from starvation if it is closed in a cage.
GUATEMALA is the most Indian country in Central America and the most interesting of the most original and evocative of the entire continent. The countryside typically retains typical Indian rural life. The simple, humble Mayan descendants of the Indians give extra color to this colorful country with their typical costumes, different for each race and for each village. They believe in magic, omens, amulets and sorcerers, who have a significant influence on the people and are a separate inherited caste. Guatemala is the largest and most ancient Mayan architectural center, TICAL. In an imposing and evocative atmosphere in the jungle 6 pyramids-temples with hundreds of other finds. Also, perhaps the best preserved by the UNESCO protected city, ANTIGUA, an old capital, with harmonious colonial buildings perfectly preserved, with monasteries and temples. An authentic atmosphere of the 16th century.
TRAVEL DATA
It is definitely a rich trip with many attractions. Although it is a long day, it is not at all tiring. It's a worthwhile and not so expensive trip. All the months you can visit both Mexico and Guatemala. But the best times are considered from October to April.
Trip: Mexico and Guatemala 13 days
GUATEMALA is the most Indian country in Central America and the most interesting of the most original and evocative of the entire continent. The countryside typically retains typical Indian rural life. The simple, humble Mayan descendants of the Indians give extra color to this colorful country with their typical costumes, different for each race and for each village. They believe in magic, omens, amulets and sorcerers, who have a significant influence on the people and are a separate inherited caste. Guatemala is the largest and most ancient Mayan architectural center, TICAL. In an imposing and evocative atmosphere in the jungle 6 pyramids-temples with hundreds of other finds. Also, perhaps the best preserved by the UNESCO protected city, ANTIGUA, an old capital, with harmonious colonial buildings perfectly preserved, with monasteries and temples. An authentic atmosphere of the 16th century.
TRAVEL DATA
It is definitely a rich trip with many attractions. Although it is a long day, it is not at all tiring. It's a worthwhile and not so expensive trip. All the months you can visit both Mexico and Guatemala. But the best times are considered from October to April.
Trip: Mexico and Guatemala 13 days