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Recreation:
At
Porta Hotel Legendario you can arrange walks and tours
not only in Esquipulas, but also in the surrounding
areas. We suggest the following destinations:
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Esquipulas Basilica.
It is a XVIII century baroque work of art. It is
formed by three naves and 14 pillars. Dominating
the entire perspective from the center is the image
of the Black Christ, set in a richly decorated altar
with details tailored in silver.
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Aqueduct.
Structure built during the colonial period in order
to carry water into the city. Previously it ended
in a pool where the people of the area filled their
water containers.
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Colonial
Pool. Located facing the municipality, it
is from the colonial period and it is shaped like
a flower.
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Parochial
church. Built towards the end of the XVI
century and beginning of the XVII century, it is
dedicated to the apostle Santiago. It has a clock
from the colonial period which still tells time.
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Morola
Mount.
When climbing it you go through the 14 stations
of the Via Crucis, during this pilgrimage you will
find an ancient cross in sculpted stone and an oratory.
At the top, from where there is a spectacular view
of Esquipulas, is the Peace Pilgrim Plaza, opened
in 1980.
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Artisan
market. It is found on the opposite side
of the Basilica, and it is the ideal place to buy
souvenirs such as relics, holy bread, holy soil,
and especially straw hats that are unique because
exclusive Esquipulas charms hang from the brim.
Also, candles and incense to offer to the Black
Christ can be bought there.
If
you prefer adventure, then we suggest you visit nearby
tourist centers such as:
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Copán
site.
Located a few kilometers from the border El Florido
in Guatemala, it had its greatest splendor during
the V to IX centuries. A great many monuments, Mayan
stelas and the impressive hieroglyphic perron. Just
as interesting is its museum and the town of Santa
María de Copán, a few kilometers away
from the site.
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Estanzuela
museum.
The paleontology museum, the only one in the country,
is located in the urban area of the town of Estanzuela
and it houses a splendid collection of fossils,
including the skeletons of a mastodon and a prehistoric
whale that were found in the region.
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Quiriguá.
Archeological site which bears great importance
and was declared Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO.
It is located in the valley region below the Motagua
river among banana plantations. Archeological research
has shown that this site was populated since the
beginning of the Early Classical Period (250- 400
AC) until its collapse at the end of the Late Classical
Period (600-900 AC).
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