Spider monkey, Tikal Mayan Ruins, Guatemala

Ruins and zip lines

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February 17th 2007
Blogger Bec What an action packed few days we have had! We have visited the most important Mayan ruins in the world, flown through the canopy of the Guatamalan jungle placing all our faith in two carabeenas and climbed an active volcano 2000m above sea level! I believe we last left you at Caye Caulker after our wonderful floating adventures on the pure azure of the Caribbean Sea, ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Petén Region » Flores

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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