Temple of the Jaguar at Tikal

Better than Fireworks Night

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November 26th 2007
Hey kids Its been a few days since the last blog, so settle yourselves down with a nice cup of coffee cos this one might be quite long. Also, I've got loads of different stuff to write about, so apologies if this reads like a school trip report! First, a couple of facts about Guatemala. 1) The currency is called the Quetzal 2) This is named after the national bird of the same name. I think thi ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Antigua

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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