The Pacific Lowlands: Places to Explore
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa
Tidy, prosperous Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa is the town that sugar built. The small city is worth a stop to visit a couple of lesser-known indigenous ruins. Several nearby rivers also put Santa Lucía in the midst of one of the country's best white-water regions. However, you'll have to hook up with a trip in Guatemala City, as none depart from here.
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa at a Glance
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