The land of fireworks, drunks and markets - Bienvenidos a Chichicastenango! December 21st 2008 Tim Version:
* Took the beautiful trip to Chichicastenango from my lakeside paradise, set for some party time.
* Experienced the festival of Saint Thomas in all its incredible fireworked and fine food glory!
The version that should have lost an eye with all those fireworks going off:
After my delicious very early Pancake breakfast in San Marcos, I hopped an early morning Lancha to Panaja ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Chichicastenango 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
24, Male, West Aussie going backpacking in Central America and South America.
Countries I hit include England, Northern Ireland, Portugal and Spain for relatives and relaxation, then for the backpacking its Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru and maaybe Chile if time and cash allows.
Backpacking, I want to experience it all from the ground to get a better look and feel for the places. Walking and public buses instead of taxis, that kind of deal, to get more amongst it.
Hopefully by the end I will be able to speak Spa... full info