A Spanish Legacy

Programme 5 deals with the Spanish legacy in Guatemala. Hundreds of years ago, Guatemala was an important Spanish colony. Today, the town of Antigua Guatemala is a gem which is visited by thousands of tourists. Antigua Guatemala was a spectacular city, the capital of Spanish central America - until it was devastated by an earthquake. The silent ruins inspire awe and tell us much about the Spanish influence in Central America. The indigenous towns of Chichicastenango and Santiago Atitlan offer a mix of rites and religions which make Guatemala a unique place to experience.