Jun 27, 2016
In this episode Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com, provides a historical overview, need-to-know facts as well as inspiration, advice and tips for visiting La Antigua Guatemala.
Surrounded by three vast volcanos thousands of metres above sea level, is the remarkable city of La Antigua. It was the capital of Guatemala until a series of earthquakes in the 1700s convinced the Spanish, who controlled the country, to abandon it and create a new one called Guatemala City. The huge partly-ruined Cathedrals and grand buildings lay exposed being reclaimed by nature until people started repopulating it. Today these magnificent structures are dotted around a quaint, colourful and fascinating city. Its significance led to it becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the podcast hear about the must-see sights including:
Resources:
This episode was supported by DK Eyewitness Travel Top 10 Guides
After listening to the podcast and have any thoughts please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes.
Subscribe (and leave a review) to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio.
Want to support the podcast? Consider becoming a Patron. Find out more at tipsfortravellers.com/patron