A Million Shades of Green

garden, pool and Spanish-tile roof

Fact #1: Right now is winter in Guatemala as it is located in the Northern Hemisphere. You might not be believe this by looking at the photo above. Fact #2: Guatemala is a tropical country with a temperate weather. The reason for the pleasant temperatures is the high altitude where most of the towns are located; somewhere between 1,000 to 2,000 meters above the sea level (See the satellite map of Southern Guatemala). Fact #3: The rainy season last well over six months, thus it provides enough water to keep the whole country with a million shades of green year round. Fact #4: There are 33 volcanoes in Guatemala, a tiny piece of land of 108,890 km² (42,042 sq miles), which provide all the rich volcanic soil for the coffee and vibrant vegetation. Fact #5: Guatemala has large underground waterbeds which provide enough water for the plants and flowers to bloom constantly. The photo above is a tiny sampler of greens.

13 Responses to “A Million Shades of Green”




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  1. Poly Says:

    Interesting data. Is cheep to visit Guatemala?

    Poly

    Mexico Daily Photo
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  2. Rudy Girón Says:

    Poly, it is very inexpensive to travel to Guatemala and the whole trip once in Guatemala can be cheap as well.

  3. Dsole Says:

    Wow! then Guatemala is an absolutely nice place to stay! This picture is gorgeous!

  4. Lessie Says:

    GLORIOUS pool! Love it! Is it yours?

  5. Jane Says:

    I love pools and that pool looks so inviting!

  6. Rudy Girón Says:

    Dsole, I guess I know where you’re going for your next vacation.

    Lessie, Haha—you are so funny. I wish I had a pool.

    Jane, yes indeed. I wish I can do some laps there.

  7. Kate Says:

    Beautiful shot; great composition and lovely colours.

  8. Rudy Girón Says:

    Kate: Are you enjoying this great weather in Mexico too?

  9. Oya Says:

    I wish I would be in that pool now. Hi from rainy and cloudy Istanbul

  10. Rudy Girón Says:

    Oya: Welcome to the DP community. I will follow your trips around Istanbul.

  11. artur Says:

    just dreaming!

  12. The Roads Around Antigua Guatemala | La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo Says:

    [...] Some of the readers have tried to pegged me with a specific color, which I think, is more their liking than mine. I have said nothing. For instance, Lessie thought that my favorite color was yellow and Manolo mentioned that I was in my red period. But if you come often to this site, you will know that I am a Panza Verde at heart, even though I am from GuateCity. See it is impossible not to like green in Guatemala, especially when there are a million shades of green. [...]

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    [...] tell you otherwise… do not believe their words. Guatemalans will try to convince you that the Winter season just began… these people are cunning, believe them not! Guatemalans will even tell you that [...]

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