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Guatemala - Quetzaltenango

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March 1st 2010
We crossed at La Mesilla at around midday and then caught the "Chicken Bus" to Quetzaltenango (also known as Xela). The Chicken Buses are old ex-US school buses which have been painted crazy colours and are now driven by crazy drivers. It is noisy, crowded, bumpy, and can be a bit frightening due to the rediculous driving. Luckily they are usually adorned with religious artefacts so we know that ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Quetzaltenango

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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