Quirigua Maya Site
The ancient city of Quirigua (kiri-gwah) is a Maya Classic Period site, located in eastern Guatemala on the Motagua River.
This site was occupied from about 200AD to 850AD.
Its peak came in the 8th century, when Quirigua’s ruler captured and sacrificed Copan’s most famous king, Uaxaclajuun Ub’aah K’awiil (“18 Rabbit”), earning Quirigua its independence.
Quirigua’s Stele Collection
Quirigua’s collection of intricately-carved stelae includes the largest monolith in the New World.
Other highlights include a ballcourt, carved altars, three plazas, and zoomorphic boulders.
Quirigua is approximately four hours’ drive from Guatemala City and roughly three hours from Copan Ruinas, Honduras.
Private Guides and Helicopter Charters
LANDED can arrange private guides and drivers.
Helicopter charters are also available, speeding and simplifying connections to Antigua, Guatemala City, and Flores.
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