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 23rd 2008Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Todos Santos Cuchmatin As I mentioned in our Semuc Champey entry, we wanted to take a couple more roadtrips before we depart this lovely country. Our final item on the list was a trip out to Todos Santos, way out northwest ... 20 photos[full story]
April 27th 2008Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Todos Santos Cuchmatin The long and the corte
I came to San Mateo on the 5th of January, not that it matters. Exact dates, in San Mateo, are as insignificant as styles of women’s pants. Here, jeans, pajamas, velv ... [full story]
January 21st 2008Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Todos Santos Cuchmatin
12-years-old waiters and cookers in restaurants. 10 years old children, carrying on the back heavy woods. 8 years old shoe-shiners. 5 years old children, who help their parents to feed the chickens ... [full story]
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