Sobre Guatemala - About Guatemala

Sobre Guatemala - About Guatemala

Author: Spanish and Go March 1, 2022 Duration: 37:54

Guatemala is a country in Central America known as the “Land of the Eternal Spring.” Join us for our third episode in our Country Spotlight series as we take a look at this incredible country full of culture, volcanos, coffee, and so much more.

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