Archaeological sites in Guatemala
Guatemalan Archaeological Wonders
Guatemala's landscape preserves the evolution of the Maya civilization, from the Preclassic earthen mounds of Kaminaljuyu to the monumental limestone pyramids of Tikal. This collection spans the Petén lowlands, featuring the astronomical complexes of Uaxactun and the carved stelae of Quiriguá, to the highland strongholds of Zaculeu and Mixco Viejo. These sites highlight diverse architectural styles, defensive fortifications, and the sophisticated urban planning of ancient Mesoamerica.
Quiriguá
Quiriguá is an ancient Maya archaeological site in the department of Izabal in south-eastern Guatemala.
Iglesia San Agustín
Ruins of an 18th-century Baroque church in Antigua Guatemala, featuring a weathered facade and structural remains left by the 1773 Santa Marta earthquakes.
Santo Domingo
Remains of a 16th-century Dominican monastery including subterranean crypts, colonial-era workshops, and a museum complex housing religious art and archaeological artifacts.
Nakbe
Nakbe is one of the largest early Maya archaeological sites. Nakbe is located in the Mirador Basin, in the Petén region of Guatemala,…
El Pilar
El Pilar is an ancient Maya city center located on the Belize-Guatemala border.
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