Trek from Xela to Lago Aititlan 240

Trek from Xela to Lago Aititlan

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February 17th 2009
Last weekend I walked from Xela to Lago Atititlan with some friends from the language school and a local guide. I guess the first thing to point out is that the trek didn't actually start in Xela, instead we were driven for about 15 minutes to a small village where we commenced walking for 2 and a half days to San Pedro La Laguna on Lago Aititlan. In total we covered around 27 miles. We met at ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Lago de Atitlán

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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