Background: The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experienced a variety of military and civilian governments as well as a 36-year guerrilla war. In 1996, the government signed a peace agreement formally ending the conflict, which had left more than 100,000 people dead and had created some 1 million refugees.
May 2nd 2008Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Lago de Atitlan Als nachdem das wiedersehen mit dem lieben jan mit nica-rum gefeiert wurde, machten wir uns auch schon bald auf den weg zum naechsten ziel.. und zwar zu den naechstgelegenen "hotsprings".. wieder in d ... 4 photos[full story]
April 16th 2008Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Lago de Atitlan » Panajachel So....
we left Flores tired, hot, but at least we didnt miss the bus, and we got to witness the most amazing electrical storm!
we headed South, away from the heat, which was recorded at about 37 ... [full story]
April 16th 2008Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Lago de Atitlan » San Marcos ja wiedermal nach einer halsbrecherischen busfahrt (sagenumwobene chickenbuses bedeutet: fahren wie die bekloppten, irreschnell, umsomehr leute , umsomehr rasen.. andere logik nicht erkennbar) plus ei ... 1 photos[full story]
March 10th 2008Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Lago de Atitlan
My evening out with Luis and Marcario started a little off...Oh yeah, it was because Marcario never showed up...¡Lástima! (I later found out that he got there about 5 minutes after we left). We or ... [full story]
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