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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.

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Viejo San Juan

Established in 1521 by the Spanish, Old San Juan is the oldest city in the United States and its territories. There you'll find colonial architecture, impressive fortifications, cobblestone streets, open plazas, and hidden patios. Nearby, el Yunque National Forest is the sole tropical rain forest in the U.S.

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