When talking about National Geographic A publication is recognized that was born as an institution for explorers of the Victorian era in the nineteenth century, but that evolves and has become a reference in issues of history, science, culture and that impacts with its photography.
Guatemala has been a point that has caught the attention of the magazine over time. Specials and digital of diversity of issues such as an exploration of the Santa María volcano, the ancient art of chocolate elaboration, or the life of the midwives, among other multiple discoveries of the Mayan civilization have been special.
In 2020 edition of the list Best Trips of National Geographic included 25 destinations to travel among those who Guatemala is mentioned.
“If someone wonders where the legendary Mayan culture only has to look towards Guatemala. Specifically, towards the vast jungle canopy of the Mayan Biosphere Reserve, in the north of the country. There is the exciting Tikal National Park, the remains of a glorious city. In the rest of the country, in Lake Atitlán, in Antigua or in the viewpoint, the Mayan essence between the original peoples continues to be beat. ”
The April Geographic Edition for Guatemala
Online the digital edition of the magazine is available. Harris Whitbeck, director of the Guatemalan Tourism Institute (Inguat) recently published on its social networks the cover of the magazine that will be distributed next April.
Editor Ángela Locatelli within the publication mentions that Guatemal is a “land of one hundred colors.” The sea blue, the tones of looms and fabrics stand out, as well as the history and work of artisans.
This is a 36 -page guide. It is mentioned that places like Antigua Guatemala will be presented with its colonial charm and declared a World Heritage by UNESCO. It will also be Atitlán, Petén and other places in the country such as the Chichicastenango market.
Tikal will also stand out in this edition. Livingston will be part of the expected edition. Within the dishes that stand out, the pepián, tamales and the fillings appear, to mention some.
On the pages also highlights a brief vocabulary where it is explained what a chapín, the expression, full (exact), and others.