Santiaguito Erupting

Volcano Treks in Quetzaltenango

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March 8th 2010
Time for trekking! We started off our trek in the ruins of Viejo Palmer (old Palmar) a town that was destroyed twice, once by volcanic eruptions in 1902 and then by an earthquake in 1976. Needless to say eventually they gave up and built Nuevo Palmar a few kilometres away. We had a very hot and sticky trek but luckily after a mere 20 minutes of walking (which involved crossing a very rickety ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Volcán Santa María

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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