Historical Markers and War Memorials in Escuintla

By J. Makali Bruton

A kiosk near the Carlos Castillo Armas Marker

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1 ► Guatemala, Escuintla, La Democracia — Carlos Castillo Armas —

. . . — — Map (db m120425) HM WM

2 ► Guatemala, Escuintla, Palín — The Ceiba, Guatemala's National Tree —

On 1ra Avenida close to 1ra Calle, on the left when traveling west.

Ceiba Arbol Nacional Ceiba pentandra Acuerdo gubernativo 8 de marzo 1955 Direccion General Forestal Ministerio de Agricultura English translation: The Ceiba, Guatemala’s National Tree Ceiba pentandra . . . — — Map (db m93884) HM

3 ► Guatemala, Escuintla, Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa — Assassination of Walter Voordeckers —

On 6a Calle at 3a Avenida (Carretera 11), on the right when traveling west on 6a Calle.

Aqui fue asesinado el Padre Walter Voordeckers 12 de mayo 1980 "En todo caso, vivamos de acuerdo con lo que ya hemos alcanzado" (Filipenses 3:16) A.M.D.E. English translation: Father Walter Voordeckers was . . . — — Map (db m99872) WM