Travels Jessica Knowlden Travels Jessica Knowlden

Tikal: Echoes of an Ancient Maya Civilization

In the heart of the Guatemalan jungle, amid lush vegetation that whispers ancient stories, stand the ruins of a Maya civilization that flourished from the 6th century BCE to the 10th century CE. Its ceremonial center, alive in memory and stone, houses towering temples, silent palaces and public plazas that invite exploration, joined by ramps that seem to lead both into the past and into the imagination.

Read More
Travels Jessica Knowlden Travels Jessica Knowlden

Indigenous Villages of Antigua

Antigua's surrounding villages honor a rich cultural heritage with production of macadamia nuts, local textiles and authentic Guatemalan fare. Slow down and explore off the beaten path in Antigua’s indigenous villages.

Read More