With the independence of Guatemala coming up on September 15, Guate360 [es] [1]shares a picture of a Quetzal [2], the national bird of Guatemala. The blog post also explains that the bird symbolizes freedom, autonomy and independence; it is also the name of the currency in Guatemala.
Guatemala: The National Symbol of the Quetzal Bird
· Written by Silvia Viñas
Categories: Latin America, Guatemala, History, Photography