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Maya archaeological site in Guatemala
Photo: Alfred P. Maudslay (d. 1931), Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Quiriguá is a Mayan archaeological site in Eastern Guatemala. It is a large, well-explored and documented site that is a . The site is one of the furthest south of settlements that were part of Mesoamerican cultures. The site is famous for its extremely tall stelae (stone tablets) and its series of zoomorphs (fanciful animal-like sculptures).
Rustic lodge in a garden setting. The Japanese owner cooks Japanese meals for his guests.
Basic barebones accommodations with minimal amenities (like no hot water).
From the main bus station in Guatemala City Fuente del Norte] operates buses every 2 hours to Quirigua. From Guatemala City, you will likely need to change buses in Rio Hondo and again in Los Amates.
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