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This huge Olmec heads can be seen exposed in the Parque Central (Main Plaza), some of them weighing upto 5 tons. The Olmec are pre-columbian people and flourished from 1,400 bce to about 400 bce, there´s a theory that said that these heads are pre-Olmec (so Guatemala was the origin of this culture not Mexico) but it´s not proven.
Updated Oct 20, 2008
A view of the nice Parque Central where the Heads and the statues are located.
Written Oct 20, 2008
The Municipality building has an open air corridor decorated with baroque lamps, they really look weird with the town style.
Written Oct 20, 2008
The road that takes you from Guatemala to La Democracia has great views of the volcanoes and the lush mountains.
Written Oct 20, 2008
Or you can try an Ice Cream prepared in this beautiful artifact.
Written Oct 20, 2008
One of the most popular snacks in Guatemala are the Plataninas (Fried Banana slices). Good but quite oily.
Updated Oct 20, 2008
A view of the small church located in the Main Plaza.
Written Oct 20, 2008
The town has few places of interest, but has some beautiful wood buildings.
Written Oct 20, 2008
The park is a good place to relax, and enjoy the town way of life
Written Oct 20, 2008
Also near the Main Plaza there´s a small market selling food and clothes.
Written Oct 20, 2008
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Also near the Main Plaza there´s a small market selling food and clothes.
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La Democracia is a small town located south of Guatemala city, and is famous for it´s Huge Olmec Heads and Porbellies exposed in the Main Plaza. There´s also a small museum in the Plaza. The heads...
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Large conmemorative stone figures grace the southern Guatemalan town of La Democracia not far from the pacific coast. These images are reminiscent of the colossal heads of the olmecs on the gulf coast...
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