Hiking in Xela

Xela

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December 23rd 2007
We are now in the lovely city of Quetzaltenango, which is called by Xela (pronounced shay-la) by everyone. Which is handy, as it´s also a lot easier than saying Quetzaltenango! I thought we were lucky to arrive, as we decided to take the infamous chicken bus, which was as perilous as promised. The first section was from Chichi to Los Encuentros, where we had to change bus. As we hurtled thr ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Quetzaltenango

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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