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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: Guatemalan Adventures
Date: May 14th 2009
Date: May 14th 2009
Flores and Tikal
Heading into Guatemala via a little used border crossing was just a taste of what the real Central America is like and an excellent introduction to Guatemalan time which is, well, not on time. Despite a very exciting morning (my travelling companions slept through their alarm, woke up 5 mins before the bus, and whilst speedily trying to pack, came across a scorpian hid ... read more
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