Our first glimpse of Lago Atitlan

Oh Back to School

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August 8th 2007
It took two days, three bus rides, and three boat rides to get to San Pedro la Laguna in Guatemala. Each boat ride was a little like Mr. Toad´s Wild Ride on water - a splashing good time with our personal flotation devices securely fastened. Now we´re in a gorgeous, Spanish-speaking Lake Tahoe surrounded by mountains and volcanos, and it feels good to mingle with these friendly Guatemaltecas aga ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » San Pedro La Laguna

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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