Museo El Baúl
The Pacific Slope
This museum, about 2.75km on foot or 5km by vehicle from El Baúl hilltop site, comprises a very fine open-air assemblage of Pipil stone sculpture…
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The Pacific Slope
Separated from the highlands by a chain of volcanoes, the flatlands that run down to the Pacific are universally known as La Costa. It's a sultry region – hot and wet or hot and dry, depending on the time of year – with rich volcanic soil good for growing coffee, palm-oil seeds and sugarcane.
Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Biotopo Monterrico-Hawaii
Monterrico
This reserve, administered by Cecon (Centro de Estudios Conservacionistas de la Universidad de San Carlos), is Monterrico's biggest attraction. The 20km…
El Baúl Hilltop Site
The Pacific Slope
With two great carved stones, this archaeological site has the additional fascination of being an active place of pagan worship for local people. Maya…
Parque Arqueológico Takalik Abaj
The Pacific Slope
This 6.5-sq-km archaeological site spreads over nine natural terraces. The rainforest-like grounds boast temple mounds, ball courts and flights of steps…
Museo Cultura Cotzumalguapa
The Pacific Slope
At the headquarters of the Finca Las Ilusiones sugarcane plantation, you’ll find this museum, which holds a collection of sculptures found around Las…
Tortugario Monterrico
Monterrico
The Cecon-run Tortugario Monterrico is just a short walk east down the beach from the end of Calle Principal and then a block inland. Several endangered…
Volcán Cruz Quemada
The Pacific Slope
This dormant volcano towers 1700m over the tiny village of Santa María Ixhuatán at its base. Coffee plantations reach about one third of the way up its…
Autosafari Chapín
The Pacific Slope
About 25km southeast of Escuintla, Autosafari Chapín is a drive-through safari park and animal conservation project. Species native to Guatemala include…
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