Guatemala - Antigua Guatemala

"Antigua, the capital of the Captaincy-General of Guatemala, was founded in the early 16th century. Built 1,500 m above sea-level, in an earthquake-prone region, it was largely destroyed by an earthquake in 1773 but its principal monuments are still preserved as ruins. In the space of under three centuries the city, which was built on a grid pattern inspired by the Italian Renaissance, acquired a number of superb monuments." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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Colonial Antigua. Thanks to Oscar of Guatemala. Postmarked June 16, 2014 and arrived in Penang island on July 20, 2014.

Postcard 2

San Francisco Church in Antigua with the awesome volcano in the background. Thanks to Angelika of USA who visited Guatemala.

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Colonial city of Antigua, Guatemala. Postmarked January 18, 2012 and arrived in Penang on February 9, 2012. Thanks to PJSubway of USA who was travelling to Guatemala.

Postcard 4

Arco de Santa Catarina, Antigua, Guatemala. I bought this postcard at Guatemala Pavilion at 2010 Shanghai World Expo, China in October 2010.




Postcard 5
What an amazing postcard of colonial town of Antigua in Guatemala. This postcard was mailed from neighboring Belize. Thanks so much Andy of Singapore for this exceptional postcard.

Guatemala - Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua

"Inhabited since the 2nd century A.D., Quirigua had become during the reign of Cauac Sky (723–84) the capital of an autonomous and prosperous state. The ruins of Quirigua contain some outstanding 8th-century monuments and an impressive series of carved stelae and sculpted calendars that constitute an essential source for the study of Mayan civilization." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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Multi-view of Quirigua. Thanks to Jose of Guatemala.

Postcard 2

Estela de Quirigua, Guatemala. Thanks to Ale of Guatemala. Three beautiful stamps used.

Postcard 3

Two wonderful postcards of Quirigua of Guatemala. Thanks to Rene of El Salvador.





Postcard 4
Thanks to Rene of El Salvador.




Postcard 5
Another postcard. Thanks to David of USA.

Guatemala - Tikal National Park

"In the heart of the jungle, surrounded by lush vegetation, lies one of the major sites of Mayan civilization, inhabited from the 6th century B.C. to the 10th century A.D. The ceremonial centre contains superb temples and palaces, and public squares accessed by means of ramps. Remains of dwellings are scattered throughout the surrounding countryside." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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Aerial view of Tikal. Was used in the filming of Star Wars "Revenge of the Jedi". Thanks to "Calcaf38" for sending me this card from Guatemala.






Postcard 2
Another beautiful view of Tikal sent from Guatemala. Gracias.