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Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala
Located on the eastern coast of Honduras, Santa Tomas de Castilla was originally settled in the 19th century by Belgian pioneers. Check out the abundant flora and fauna of Las Escobas Waterfalls, located within the protected nature reserve at the Cerro San Gil. View Shopping Guide (Current shopping maps available onboard.)
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Santo Tomas De Castilla Port Ship will DOCK at this port. -
Time Zone
CST (Central Standard Time) UTC/GMT -5 hours -
Language
The local language is Spanish. Say "how are you?" in Spanish: "como estas?" -
Currency & Shopping
Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) Shop for Mayan embroidery and weaving, wood and stone carvings, ceramics and jewelry. -
Famous For
Take a short flight to Flores for an unforgettable visit to incredible, mysterious Tikal, with its soaring ancient temples rising from the jungle floor. -
Fun Fact #1
Visit fascinating Quiriguá, an ancient Mayan site, including the tallest stone monumental sculpture ever constructed in the New World. -
Fun Fact #2
Bargain for beautiful Mayan embroidery and weaving, wood and stone carvings, ceramics, hammocks and jewelry. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
Try chicken pepian, chicken cooked in a spicy pumpkin and sesame seed sauce. For dessert, sample hot bananas with a chili-spiked chocolate sauce.