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Santo Tomas De Castilla, Puerto Matias De Galves

Santo Tomás de Castilla, also known as Mátías de Gálvez, is a port city in the Izabal Department of Guatemala, originally settled by Belgians in the 19th century. It's now one of the busiest ports in Central America. Shopping opportunities are found along the main promenade, offering traditional handicrafts, colorful embroidery, beadwork, and handwoven textiles, providing unique souvenirs and gifts to take home. Attractions include Sendero Las Escobas for a nature walk with waterfalls amidst lush rainforest, the Belgian Cemetery for historical insight into the city's colonial past, and nearby Mayan ruins at Quirigua, featuring intricately carved stelae and pyramids. Nightlife options are available in surrounding cities like Puerto Barrios and Livingston, while Puerto Barrios itself boasts a bustling port with a shopping mall and gaming area, offering entertainment for visitors during their stay.

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Santo Tomas De Castilla, Puerto Matias De Galves

Santo Tomás de Castilla, also known as Mátías de Gálvez, is a port city in the Izabal Department of Guatemala, originally settled by Belgians in the 19th century. It's now one of the busiest ports in Central America. Shopping opportunities are found along the main promenade, offering traditional handicrafts, colorful embroidery, beadwork, and handwoven textiles, providing unique souvenirs and gifts to take home. Attractions include Sendero Las Escobas for a nature walk with waterfalls amidst lush rainforest, the Belgian Cemetery for historical insight into the city's colonial past, and nearby Mayan ruins at Quirigua, featuring intricately carved stelae and pyramids. Nightlife options are available in surrounding cities like Puerto Barrios and Livingston, while Puerto Barrios itself boasts a bustling port with a shopping mall and gaming area, offering entertainment for visitors during their stay.

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