Guatemala, referred to as the country of Eternal Spring. It is a wonderful land where the local instruments Tom, Chimera and the famous Marimba fill the air with their resonant tones and melodies. The national bird is the marvelous Quetzal, which gave inspiration to the national anthem. Guatemala is famous worldwide for its magical city of Antigua, filled with beautiful flowers, impressive churches and mysterious ruins, set around streets paved with legends, where travelers enjoy themselves in this city, surrounded by majestic hills and guarded by jealous volcanoes. Guatemala has two seasons, winter and summer. The rainy season is between the months of May and October, and the dry season, between the months of November and April, when everybody delights in the homely smells of cypresses and corn.
Guatemala is a place where finest gourmets can take pleasure in a delicious dish or desire a pot of chicken with a succulent typical sauce. Amongst numerous restaurants, nationals and foreigners can be found, sharing the warmth and love for the sound of the Marimba and admiring hidden gardens, which give everyone a new feeling of joy. We invite you to visit Guatemala, a paradise, a place never to be forgotten, where the resplendent nature inspires in every one a poem about the land of the Quetzal and Eternal Spring.
H.E. Antonio Malouf Gabriel
Ambassador of Guatemala to the Arab Republic of Egypt