Me at Pacaya

Days 10-11 Pacaya and Lake Atitlan

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January 19th 2012
Today I had booked a trip to climb the Pacaya volcano, which I’d learned was the best one to climb in Central America.<span><span> It was 2,300 metres high and erupted in 2010 which blew away a large chunk off the top.<span> We got dropped off 2 thirds up the mountain and had to climb 700 metres to near the top.<span> Unfortunately we were not permitted to climb to the to ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Pacaya

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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