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Quetzaltenango

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.



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Areas in Quetzaltenango: Laguna Chicabal | Volcan Santa Maria | Volcán Tajamulco

August 12th 2008  Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango, 08-02-1990. We made good on our cancelled date last night with Anne and Sue by taking them by taxi to Almolonga. Such a nice little indigenous village full with kids that looked at us ... [full story]

8 days ago: heraclio published a blog
Up to the Santa Maria Volcan.
August 12th 2008  Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Quetzaltenango » Volcan Santa Maria
Quetzaltenango, 07-02-1990. A taxi got us to the foot hills of the Santa Maria Volcan. We had a quick look at The pueblecito called Almolonga which was inhabited by indigenous people, their women stil ... [full story]

8 days ago: heraclio published a blog
A day trip and a night trip.
August 12th 2008  Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango, 06-02-1990. We changed our hotel today and went down in price from 21 quetzales to 8 quetzales. Not that I noticed much difference in the way of quality, maybe it is all in the name. T ... [full story]

8 days ago: heraclio published a blog
El Gallo and cheap putitas.
August 12th 2008  Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango,05-02-1990. The border crossing this morning looked extremely primitive and reminded me of some border crossings back in that other continent, Africa. Surrounded by high mountains all ... [full story]

13 days ago: Rabbit50 published a blog
New Job, Xela, And Jason Guerrero
August 7th 2008  Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Quetzaltenango
Que Onda? Hey everybody! How's it going? I'm doing pretty good. To start i got a new job at a high school here. I'll teach english and I'll earn $1,000 a month which is a lot of money here. I was real ... [full story]

14 days ago: Trasnad published a blog
Soccer, Balls
August 7th 2008  Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Quetzaltenango
So yesterday, Tuesday, August 7th, I went to play soccer with about 8 other students from my Spanish School (Celas Maya) 1 teacher (Byron), and an employee of Celas. Byron is always trying to get stud ... [full story]

The weekend in Xela
17 days ago: Gareth89 published a blog
The weekend in Xela
August 4th 2008  Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Quetzaltenango
Right then, I'm off on my travels, and stop number 1 is theWestern Highland Hub of Quetzaltenango, or Xela as it's called locally. After arriving from a 7 hour bus ride from Antigua via the capital, a ... 33 photos [full story]

Playa y Volcanes
20 days ago: Frederic on the road published a blog
Playa y Volcanes
July 31st 2008  Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Quetzaltenango
Hola!!!!! Yesterday, we slept at the top of the huge Volcano, just next to the smaller active one, that you can see on the picture!!!!!!!!!!!! But let's go back a bit in time.... After the ro ... 34 photos [full story]

24 days ago: Trasnad published a blog
The Barber
July 16th 2008  Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Quetzaltenango
Before my trip to Tikal, I thought it would be good to trim my beard. Unfortunately, I did not bring a beard trimmer with me to Guatemala. So I decided that this would be a good opportunity for me t ... [full story]

27 days ago: Angel 1 published a blog
Xela advice from Lago de Atitlan
July 24th 2008  Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Quetzaltenango
I wish someone had given me this advice...but here it is for anyone doing this trip! From Lago de Atitlan to Xela Leave San Marcos by taking a pick up-2Q, or tuk-tuk-10Q from the top road by the sch ... [full story]


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View from homestay roof
Xela
San Pedro
Bucket of Wings
View from our Roof
Local Farmers Certainly Know Their Onions
Mini-cab for Soulgirl....?
Antugua
Laavaa!
Garden
Quiché-Mayan kids
Zunil Children
Cementario
Sliding
Cocoa Pod
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