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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]
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] Blog: Lake Atitlan
Date: January 18th 2008
We've had 3 nights by Lago de Atitlan, a huge lake formed thousands of years ago in a crater left by a collapsing volcano. We've been to a nature reserve with spider monkeys, coffee plantation, banana trees and a butterfly farm, but we only spotted 5 butterflies! Met a lovely belgium girl who we have been travelling with. We swam in the lake in our underwear as we forgot our swimsuits! lovely clea ... read more
Date: January 18th 2008
We've had 3 nights by Lago de Atitlan, a huge lake formed thousands of years ago in a crater left by a collapsing volcano. We've been to a nature reserve with spider monkeys, coffee plantation, banana trees and a butterfly farm, but we only spotted 5 butterflies! Met a lovely belgium girl who we have been travelling with. We swam in the lake in our underwear as we forgot our swimsuits! lovely clea ... read more
