volcano pacaya

a bit about antigua..

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July 17th 2008
so we've been here for a few weeks now...it's a fun town and the area is extremely beautiful. we are surrounded by three volcanoes and lots of farmland (much of the food from the market is local). we ran low on money so we picked up jobs bartending at one of the only irish taverns in central america...the illustrious reilly's. we pull in an absolutely astounding 7 quetzales an hour (just shy of ... 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