A journey through the most remarkable examples of Mesoamerican history and culture, the houses displayed in this book portray the great versatility and unique aesthetics of their building, interior design, and landscaping throughout Guatemalan history. Each house is the expression of the specific style of a given time and people. Guatemala emerges as a country where the diversity of possibilities has been translated into a rich architectural tradition. Un viaje a traves de los mas notables ejemplos de la historia y cultura mesoamericana, las casas que figuran en este libro muestran la gran versatilidad y la estetica de la construccion, diseno interior y jardineria a traves de la historia de Guatemala. Cada casa es la expresion del estilo propio de cada epoca y gente. Asi, Guatemala surge como un pais donde diversas posibilidades han sido traducidas a una tradicion arquitectonica.