Boats need gas too...

Maya trail continues to Guatemala

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October 8th 2013
Hi all. Have made it up to Guatemala and it's still hot! It's not so much the heat as the humidity, you almost have to remind yourself to breath sometimes. I know, boo hoo, it's hot, but when it's running down your neck and other parts of the body, that kind of kills the fun for me. But enough of that. I'm currently in a place called Rio Dulce, literal Spanish translation i ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Petén Region

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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