Quiriguá, Archaeological site in Izabal Department, Guatemala
The Quiriguá complex contains numerous stone monuments, including stelae and zoomorphic altars spread across multiple elevated plazas and terraces.
The settlement flourished between 250 and 900 CE, developing from a small trading post into a powerful kingdom that defeated the nearby city of Copán.
The stone carvings at Quiriguá display intricate hieroglyphic texts that document the relationships between Maya rulers and their military victories.
The archaeological park opens daily from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with guided tours available in Spanish and English at the visitor center.
Stela E, measuring 10.6 meters in height, stands as the tallest carved stone monument ever erected in the Americas during pre-Columbian times.
Location: Izabal Department
GPS coordinates: 15.26944,-89.04028
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52
Guatemala offers Maya ruins, volcanoes and colonial buildings for photographers. The landscape features lakes, rainforests and beaches. Cities display Spanish architecture and indigenous markets.
Guatemala contains several photographic subjects within its borders. Maya ruins such as Tikal, Yaxha and Quiriguá stand in the tropical forests of Petén and Izabal. Colonial architecture appears in Antigua Guatemala, where the Santa Catalina Arch and painted facades line cobblestone streets. Lake Atitlán sits between three volcanoes, with towns like Santiago Atitlán and San Marcos La Laguna offering different perspectives on the water. Active volcanoes including Pacaya and Acatenango provide opportunities to photograph lava flows and crater landscapes. The highland areas of Alta Verapaz hold Semuc Champey, a natural limestone pool, and the caves of Lanquín and Candelaria. Hot springs at Fuentes Georginas lie near Quetzaltenango in the western highlands. Chichicastenango Market documents textile trade and indigenous ceremonies. Livingston on the Rio Dulce shows Garifuna culture on the Caribbean coast, while Monterrico offers black sand beaches on the Pacific. Less visited sites like Dos Pilas, Takalik Abaj and Iximche add pre-Columbian contexts. The collection covers both well known and remote locations across Guatemala's varied geography.
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