Volcan de Agua

Antigua

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February 16th 2012
The drive to Antigua from the airport was only about a 40 minute ride in a shuttle. As you arrive into the city the narrow cobblestone streets and the colorful colonial buildings instantly make you feel like you are in a special town. The shuttle dropped me off at the central plaza which was bustling with locals, tourists, vendors and the occasional dog. I paid the shuttle driver and started walki ... 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