Semuc Champey

Volcanoes, lakes and barcardi in Guatemala

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July 31st 2007
And yes...the answer to everyone's question is YES...They actually do have chickens on chicken buses.... Our first border crossing between Belize and Guatemala was a scary one....No one spoke English, we were being grabbed each and everyway and the guns and other weaponry was quite startling. Once we got into the swing of things it was fine but it did take some getting used to. Guatemala was ... 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