Path of ash

Volcan Pacaya

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October 21st 2008
We both agree that this was one of the coolest things we´ve done so far Volcan Pacaya is the nearest active volcano to Antigua sitting at around 2,500 metres above sea level...we hiked it After many days of putting it off to adverse weather conditions and sore knees we eventually bit the bullet and decided to go up regardless of the weather. We set off on a 14-seater mini-bus at about 2.30pm ... 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