The History of Guatemala's Capital City
Which city became Guatemala's capital after Antigua was destroyed by an earthquake?
Monterrico
Panajachel
Guatemala
City Nebaj
Which city became Guatemala's capital after Antigua was destroyed by an earthquake? The correct answer is: Guatemala. Explanation: Until the 18th century, the capital of Guatemala was called Antigua Guatemala (but officially known as Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala). A series of earthquakes known as the earthquakes of Santa Marta hit the capital and, in the end, destroyed it. So the capital was moved to what was called Ciudad de Guatemala (officially Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción), which remains the capital of this country. Monterrico is a village in Guatemala. Panajachel and City Nebaj are towns in Guatemala.