Volcan de Agua under cloud

To Tikal and Back

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December 10th 2011
Well I did just have a huge blog post done which the computer decided to delete! So take 2 is going to be considerably smaller than I intended. I'll make up for the short blog with pictures. So yeah Tikal was incredible (despite the 8 hour drive taking 14). The ruins are absolutely amazing and the Mayan guide we had gave lots of very insightful information on the site. Ps he says the world ... 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