Heading to the Spring

Exploring the World Above

---

June 19th 2007
Well we decided to leave San Pedro and head to Quetzaltenango, called Xela for short. We could tell the day would be interesting just from the start. We go out to find a tuk tuk to take us to the chicken bus stop, and the drivers tells us everything is free. Appearantly there is some type of anniversary and all the rides are free for the day. Score! We get dropped off on some corner and wait arou ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Quetzaltenango

---

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 experience... ... read more